Flaxseed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Linwoods
Flaxseed contains 525 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g) provides about 105 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (518 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 156% of the Daily Value for copper, 108% of the Daily Value for manganese and 102% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 525 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 41 g | 53% |
| Saturated fat L | 5 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 80 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 20.5 g | 73% |
| Total sugars L | 1.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 23 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1.2 mg | 102% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 3.1 mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.99 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.63 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) L | 93.7 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 190 mg | 15% |
| Iron L | 8.5 mg | 47% |
| Magnesium L | 310 mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus L | 595 mg | 48% |
| Potassium L | 710 mg | 15% |
| Zinc L | 5.5 mg | 50% |
| Copper L | 1.4 mg | 156% |
| Manganese L | 2.5 mg | 108% |
| Selenium L | 28 µg | 51% |
| Iodine L | 0.5 µg | 0.3% |
% 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 76%
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
- Protein23 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 22 g)
- Sugars1.5 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1 g)
- Fat41 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 42.9 g)
- Saturated fat5 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 4.8 g)
- Sodium80 mgin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water5.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 26 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 16.7 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 4.3 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Linwoods
- Barcode
- 5016887004647
- Quantity
- 1 kg
- Label serving
- 1 portion (20 g)
- Category
- Ground flax seeds
- Packaging
- Pouch flask
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Flaxseed 100%
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 525 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g): about 105 kcal.
Is Flaxseed high in protein?
Flaxseed contains 23 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.6 g in serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed has 6.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 20.5 g of fiber and 1.5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed contains 41 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5 g is saturated (25% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Flaxseed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (156% DV), manganese (108% DV), Thiamin (B1) (102% DV), magnesium (74% DV) and selenium (51% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Flaxseed?
100 g contains 80 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 10, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5016887004647. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 10, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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