Chia Seed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds H-E-B Organics
Chia Seed contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 12 g (12 g) provides about 48 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 447 kcal per 100 g across 8,755 products.
100 g provides 99% of the Daily Value for magnesium, 51% of the Daily Value for calcium and 37% of the Daily Value for iron.
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 | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 29.2 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.2 g | 21% |
| 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 | 33.3 g | 119% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 667 mg | 51% |
| Iron L | 6.7 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium L | 417 mg | 99% |
| Potassium L | 417 mg | 9% |
% 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 34%
- 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
- Protein16.7 gabove the median for 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 7 g)
- Fat29.2 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 23.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.2 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 5.4 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 120 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 25 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Product details
- Brand
- H-E-B Organics
- Barcode
- 0041220177400
- Quantity
- 16 oz
- Label serving
- 1 tbsp (12 g)
- Category
- Omega3
- Packaging
- en:plastic-bag
- 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
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chia Seed?
100 g of Chia Seed has 400 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 12 g (12 g): about 48 kcal.
Is Chia Seed high in protein?
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 above the median (median 10 g).
How many carbs are in Chia Seed?
Chia Seed has 41.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 33.3 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 Chia Seed?
Chia Seed contains 29.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.2 g is saturated (21% 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 magnesium (99% DV), calcium (51% DV) and iron (37% 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 Open Food Facts, record dated February 18, 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 0041220177400. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 18, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "CHIA SEED". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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