Flaxseed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Bob's Red Mill
Flaxseed contains 667 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 tbsp, 15 g (15 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from fat, with 16% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (650 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for iron and 16% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 667 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 60 g | 77% |
| Saturated fat L | 53.3 g | 267% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 26.7 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber L | 20 g | 71% |
| Total sugars L | 6.7 g | |
| Protein L | 6.7 g | 13% |
| Calcium L | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 6.7 mg | 37% |
| Potassium L | 773 mg | 16% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 16%
- Fat 80%
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
- Protein6.7 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7 g)
- Fiber20 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 17.5 g)
- Sugars6.7 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 7 g)
- Saturated fat53.3 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 52.5 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 33 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
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 | 667 kcal | 667 kcal |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26.7 g | 26.7 g |
| Fat | 60 g | 60 g |
| Fiber | 20 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 6.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Bob's Red Mill
- Barcode
- 0039978025821
- Label serving
- 3 Tbsp (15 g)
- Category
- Cooking helpers
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Unsulfured coconut.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Flakes Bob's Red Mill | 667 | 6.7 g | 26.7 g | 60 g |
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| Chopped Coconut Davis Lewis Orchards | 668 | 7.1 g | 25 g | 64.3 g |
| Desiccated Coconut Powder Tamarind Chef | 660 | 6.7 g | 18.7 g | 62 g |
| Natural Coconut Nature's Garden | 675 | 7.1 g | 25 g | 64.3 g |
| Coco Coconut Ferbar | 680 | 7 g | 9 g | 65 g |
| Coconut Valued Naturals | 650 | 7.5 g | 32.5 g | 60 g |
| Shredded Coconut Sunridge Farms | 650 | 7.5 g | 22.5 g | 65 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 667 kcal. Serving, 3 tbsp, 15 g (15 g): about 100 kcal.
How much protein is in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 3 tbsp, 15 g (15 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7 g).
How many carbs are in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed has 26.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 20 g of fiber and 6.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed contains 60 g of fat per 100 g, of which 53.3 g is saturated (267% 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 (37% DV) and potassium (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Flaxseed?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 19, 2024. 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 2394722. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 16, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0039978025821. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 19, 2024. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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