Chia Seed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds FOODS ALIVE
Chia Seed contains 467 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 2 Tbsp (15 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from carbohydrates and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (457 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 391% of the Daily Value for manganese, 192% of the Daily Value for copper and 178% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 467 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 40 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber L | 33.3 g | 119% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 20 g | 40% |
| Vitamin C L | 4 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 6.7 mg | 42% |
| Calcium L | 800 mg | 62% |
| Iron L | 8.4 mg | 47% |
| Magnesium L | 373 mg | 89% |
| Phosphorus L | 800 mg | 64% |
| Potassium L | 667 mg | 14% |
| Zinc L | 4 mg | 36% |
| Copper L | 1.7 mg | 192% |
| Manganese L | 9 mg | 391% |
| Selenium L | 98 µg | 178% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 31%
- Fat 53%
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
- Protein20 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Fiber33.3 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6.7 g)
- Fat30 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 25 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5.7 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 140 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (1)
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 23.3 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
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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 | 467 kcal | 467 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g | 40 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 33.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- FOODS ALIVE
- Barcode
- 0891551000676
- Label serving
- 2 Tbsp
- Category
- Other Grains & Seeds
Ingredients
ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Premium Whole Seed SALBA CHIA | 467 | 20 g | 40 g | 33.3 g |
| Whole Organic Chia Seed STOBER FARMS | 467 | 13.3 g | 40 g | 33.3 g |
| Cold-Milled Organic Flaxseeds FINEST NUTRITION | 467 | 13.3 g | 26.7 g | 30 g |
| Organic Premium Ground Chia SALBA CHIA | 467 | 20 g | 40 g | 33.3 g |
| Premium Whole Chia Seeds SALBA CHIA | 467 | 20 g | 40 g | 33.3 g |
| Dark Chia Seeds HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. | 467 | 20 g | 40 g | 33.3 g |
| Smooth Whole - Milled Flaxseed, Smooth Whole - Milled Pizzey Ingredients | 467 | 20 g | 26.7 g | 40 g |
| Premium Ground Chia SALBA CHIA | 467 | 20 g | 40 g | 33.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chia Seed?
100 g of Chia Seed has 467 kcal. 2 Tbsp (15 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Chia Seed high in protein?
Chia Seed contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 2 Tbsp (15 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 10 g).
How many carbs are in Chia Seed?
Chia Seed has 40 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 33.3 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Chia Seed?
Chia Seed contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chia Seed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (391% DV), copper (192% DV), selenium (178% DV), magnesium (89% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (83% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in 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 27, 2021. 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 0891551000676. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 6, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2175639. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 27, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "CHIA SEED". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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