Chia Seed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds India Gate
Chia Seed contains 533 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 15 g (15 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 15% 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 447 kcal per 100 g across 8,755 products.
100 g provides 237% of the Daily Value for copper, 95% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 38% of the Daily Value for calcium.
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 | 533 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 33.3 g | 43% |
| 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 | 40 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber L | 33.3 g | 119% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 20 g | 40% |
| Calcium L | 500 mg | 38% |
| Iron L | 6.7 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium L | 400 mg | 95% |
| Potassium L | 500 mg | 11% |
| Copper L | 2.1 mg | 237% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- 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
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 7 g)
- Fat33.3 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 23.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 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 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- India Gate
- Barcode
- 0690225300056
- Label serving
- 1 tbsp (15 g)
- Category
- Nuts and Seeds
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 533 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 15 g (15 g): about 80 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 serving, 1 tbsp, 15 g (15 g). About 15% 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. 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 33.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (17% 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 copper (237% DV), magnesium (95% DV), calcium (38% DV), iron (37% DV) and potassium (11% 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 April 1, 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 0690225300056. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 1, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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