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Organic black chia seed

Packaged product Nuts and Seeds

Organic black chia seed contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 12 g (12 g) provides about 60 kcal.

Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from carbohydrates and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (462 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 51% of the Daily Value for calcium and 11% of the Daily Value for potassium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

500kcal per 100 g
16.7 gprotein
41.7 gcarbohydrates
33.3 gfat
60kcal in serving, 1 tbsp, 12 g (12 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 500 kcal
Total fat L 33.3 g 43%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 0 mg 0%
Total carbohydrates L 41.7 g 15%
Dietary fiber L 41.7 g 149%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 16.7 g 33%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 667 mg51%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 500 mg11%

% 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: 31%Fat: 56%500kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 13%
  • Carbohydrates 31%
  • Fat 56%

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

Calcium51%Potassium11%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein16.7 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 17.9 g)
  • Fiber41.7 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
  • Fat33.3 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 30.6 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.9 g)
  • Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5.5 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L0 g
Polyunsaturated fat L20.8 g
Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L0 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 500 kcal500 kcal
Protein 16.7 g16.7 g
Carbohydrates 41.7 g41.7 g
Fat 33.3 g33.3 g
Fiber 41.7 g41.7 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 0 mg0 mg

Product details

Barcode
0857243006012
Label serving
1 Tbsp (12 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

Organic chia seeds (salvia hispanica l.)

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1919528. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0857243006012. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Organic black chia seed?

100 g of Organic black chia seed has 500 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 12 g (12 g): about 60 kcal.

Is Organic black chia seed high in protein?

Organic black chia seed contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 12 g (12 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is below the median (median 17.9 g).

How many carbs are in Organic black chia seed?

Organic black chia seed has 41.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 41.7 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Organic black chia seed?

Organic black chia seed contains 33.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Organic black chia seed contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (51% DV) and potassium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Organic black 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.