Calories in Flaxseed, ground
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Flaxseed, ground contains 514 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (15 g) provides about 77 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nut and seed products on FoodFactly, where the median is 574 kcal per 100 g across 151 foods.
100 g provides 247% of the Daily Value for selenium, 149% of the Daily Value for copper and 113% of the Daily Value for Biotin (B7).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 514 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 37.3 g | 48% |
| Saturated fat M | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Sodium M | 36.7 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 34.4 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber M | 23.1 g | 83% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 18 g | 36% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K M | 3.7 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.54 mg | 45% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.39 mg | 23% |
| Biotin (B7) M | 33.8 µg | 113% |
| Folate (B9) M | 41.4 µg | 10% |
| Calcium M | 230 mg | 18% |
| Iron M | 5.8 mg | 32% |
| Magnesium M | 372 mg | 89% |
| Phosphorus M | 556 mg | 44% |
| Potassium M | 793 mg | 17% |
| Zinc M | 4.7 mg | 43% |
| Copper M | 1.3 mg | 149% |
| Manganese M | 2.4 mg | 104% |
| Selenium M | 136 µg | 247% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 62%
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
- Protein18 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber23.1 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Fat37.3 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium36.7 mgabove the median for nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 24.7 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.3 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.93 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.94 g |
| Leucine M | 1.4 g |
| Lysine M | 0.93 g |
| Methionine M | 0.4 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.57 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 2.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.51 g |
| Alanine M | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.9 g |
| Glycine M | 1.4 g |
| Proline M | 0.87 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.19 g |
| Cysteine M | 0.55 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 19.4 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 5.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 5.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 c M | 0.16 g |
Other components (8)
| Water M | 6.8 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3.4 g |
| Ash M | 3.5 g |
| Daidzein M | 20.2 mg |
| Genistein M | 0.013 mg |
| Daidzin M | 30.2 mg |
| Genistin M | 2 mg |
| Glycitin M | 31.6 mg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flax seeds | 545 | 18 g | 34.4 g | 37.3 g |
| Flaxseed | 534 | 18.3 g | 28.9 g | 42.2 g |
| Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) Cooked | 567 | 17 g | 26 g | 48 g |
| Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, without salt added (decorticated) Cooked | 567 | 17 g | 26 g | 48 g |
| Chia seeds | 486 | 16.5 g | 42.1 g | 30.7 g |
| Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted Cooked | 565 | 17 g | 25.7 g | 48 g |
| Chia seeds, dried Dried or dry | 486 | 16.5 g | 42.1 g | 30.7 g |
| Nuts, almonds, honey roasted, unblanched Cooked | 594 | 18.2 g | 27.9 g | 49.9 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 514 kcal. Reference amount, racc (15 g): about 77 kcal.
Is flaxseed high in protein?
Flaxseed contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in reference amount, racc (15 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nut and seed products, that is above the median (median 16.1 g).
How many carbs are in flaxseed?
Flaxseed has 34.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 23.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in flaxseed?
Flaxseed contains 37.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 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 selenium (247% DV), copper (149% DV), Biotin (B7) (113% DV), manganese (104% DV) and magnesium (89% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in flaxseed?
100 g contains 36.7 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 28, 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2262075. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 28, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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