Flax seed

Packaged product Nuts and Seeds REMA 1000

Flax seed contains 526 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (512 kcal per 100 g).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Flax seed by REMA 1000, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
526kcal per 100 g
20 gprotein
7.3 gcarbohydrates
41 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 526 kcal
Total fat L 41 g 53%
Saturated fat L 4.5 g 23%
Sodium L 60 mg 3%
Total carbohydrates L 7.3 g 3%
Dietary fiber L 24 g 86%
Total sugars L 1.2 g
Protein L 20 g 40%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 17%Carbohydrates: 6%Fat: 77%526kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 17%
  • Carbohydrates 6%
  • Fat 77%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein20 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 21 g)
  • Fiber24 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 27 g)
  • Sugars1.2 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 1.2 g)
  • Fat41 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 40 g)
  • Saturated fat4.5 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 3.7 g)
  • Sodium60 mgin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 38 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L8.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat L25 g

Product details

Brand
REMA 1000
Barcode
5705830011428
Quantity
400 g
Category
Flax seeds
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Hørfrø

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5705830011428. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 6, 2024. Imported November 8, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Flax seed?

100 g of Flax seed has 526 kcal.

Is Flax seed high in protein?

Flax seed contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is below the median (median 21 g).

How many carbs are in Flax seed?

Flax seed has 7.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 24 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Flax seed?

Flax seed contains 41 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Flax seed?

100 g contains 60 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 6, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.