Flaxseed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds
Flaxseed contains 548 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 tbsp, 31 g (31 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 442 kcal per 100 g across 727 products.
100 g provides 32% of the Daily Value for iron and 15% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 548 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 35.5 g | 46% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 32 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 32.3 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber L | 25.8 g | 92% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 19.4 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 194 mg | 15% |
| Iron L | 5.8 mg | 32% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 61%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein19.4 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 16.7 g)
- Fiber25.8 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.4 g)
- Fat35.5 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 28.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 0.9 g)
- Sodium32 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 4.6 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 8.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 22.6 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 548 kcal | 548 kcal |
| Protein | 19.4 g | 19.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.3 g | 32.3 g |
| Fat | 35.5 g | 35.5 g |
| Fiber | 25.8 g | 25.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 32 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0039978024206
- Label serving
- 3 Tbsp (31 g)
- Category
- 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
Whole flaxseed.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic Green Peas Zhongshan Kaxing | 548 | 8 g | 52 g | 20 g |
| Golden Flaxseed Bob's Red Mill | 548 | 19.4 g | 32.3 g | 35.5 g |
| Mélange de graines Rapunzel | 549 | 23 g | 22 g | 39 g |
| Kerne-Mix Rapunzel | 549 | 23 g | 22 g | 39 g |
| Mix classico senza glutine Nuova Terra | 549 | 21 g | 7.8 g | 43.4 g |
| Mélanges de graines Morga | 549 | 27 g | 7 g | 44 g |
| Organic flax seeds One Degree Organic Foods | 550 | 20 g | 30 g | 40 g |
| Whole flax seed Sugar 'N Spice Inc. | 550 | 20 g | 30 g | 40 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Flaxseed?
100 g of Flaxseed has 548 kcal. Serving, 3 tbsp, 31 g (31 g): about 170 kcal.
Is Flaxseed high in protein?
Flaxseed contains 19.4 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 3 tbsp, 31 g (31 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is above the median (median 16.7 g).
How many carbs are in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed has 32.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 25.8 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed contains 35.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Flaxseed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (32% DV) and calcium (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Flaxseed?
100 g contains 32 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2632589. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 1, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0039978024206. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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