Whole Flax Seeds
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Simply Nature
Whole Flax Seeds contains 615 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 13 g (13 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from carbohydrates and 16% 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 533 kcal per 100 g across 35 products.
100 g provides 144% of the Daily Value for copper, 87% of the Daily Value for manganese and 71% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
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 | 615 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 38.5 g | 49% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 30.8 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber L | 23.1 g | 82% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 23.1 g | 46% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 231 mg | 18% |
| Iron L | 6.2 mg | 34% |
| Magnesium L | 300 mg | 71% |
| Phosphorus L | 560 mg | 45% |
| Potassium L | 692 mg | 15% |
| Zinc L | 5.1 mg | 46% |
| Copper L | 1.3 mg | 144% |
| Manganese L | 2 mg | 87% |
| Chloride L | 100 mg | 4% |
% 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 22%
- 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
- Protein23.1 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 20 g)
- Fiber23.1 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 26.7 g)
- Fat38.5 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 40 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 30 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water5.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 7.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 30.8 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 5.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Simply Nature
- Barcode
- 4099100061789
- Quantity
- 16 oz
- Label serving
- 2 tbsp (13 g)
- Category
- Brown flax 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
whole brown flax seed
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Flax Seed Great Value Organic | 615 | 23.1 g | 30.8 g | 38.5 g |
| Ground Flax Seeds Simply Nature | 615 | 20 g | 33.3 g | 40 g |
| Organic Whole Flaxseed Thrive Market | 567 | 23.3 g | 30 g | 40 g |
| Organic Flax Seeds Elan | 567 | 20 g | 30 g | 40 g |
| Graines de Lin Bob's Red Mill | 548 | 19.4 g | 32.3 g | 35.5 g |
| Organic Flax Seeds Indigo Organic | 533 | 16.7 g | 30 g | 43.3 g |
| Ground Flax Seeds Jet's | 533 | 20 g | 26.7 g | 40 g |
| Flax Seeds Whole Brown Life Smart | 533 | 16.7 g | 30 g | 43.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Whole Flax Seeds?
100 g of Whole Flax Seeds has 615 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 13 g (13 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Whole Flax Seeds high in protein?
Whole Flax Seeds contains 23.1 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 13 g (13 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 20 g).
How many carbs are in Whole Flax Seeds?
Whole Flax Seeds has 30.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 23.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Whole Flax Seeds?
Whole Flax Seeds contains 38.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Whole Flax Seeds contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (144% DV), manganese (87% DV), magnesium (71% DV), zinc (46% DV) and phosphorus (45% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Whole Flax Seeds?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated July 30, 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 4099100061789. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 30, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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