Ground chia seed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds
Ground chia seed contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 5 tbsp, 30 g (30 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 0% 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 51% of the Daily Value for calcium and 50% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 500 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.3 g | 17% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 43.3 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber L | 33.3 g | 119% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 667 mg | 51% |
| Iron L | 9 mg | 50% |
% 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
- Carbohydrates 39%
- 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
- Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 16.7 g)
- Fiber33.3 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.4 g)
- Fat30 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 28.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 0.9 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 4.6 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 23.3 g |
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU 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 | 500 kcal | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.3 g | 43.3 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0033844005153
- Label serving
- 5 Tbsp (30 g)
- Category
- Seeds
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ground chia seed.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Organic Flax Chia Blend Carrington Farms | 500 | 16.7 g | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Chia seeds Harris Teeter | 500 | 17.9 g | 42.9 g | 32.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ground chia seed?
100 g of Ground chia seed has 500 kcal. Serving, 5 tbsp, 30 g (30 g): about 150 kcal.
How much protein is in Ground chia seed?
Ground chia seed contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in serving, 5 tbsp, 30 g (30 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 16.7 g).
How many carbs are in Ground chia seed?
Ground chia seed has 43.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 33.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Ground chia seed?
Ground chia seed contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Ground chia seed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (51% DV) and iron (50% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Ground chia seed?
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 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 2093484. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0033844005153. 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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