Chia Seed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Mamma Chia
Chia Seed contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 12 g (12 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 19% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (456 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 49% of the Daily Value for calcium and 46% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount 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 | 33.3 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber L | 33.3 g | 119% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 633 mg | 49% |
| Iron L | 8.3 mg | 46% |
| Potassium L | 408 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- 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
- Protein25 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber33.3 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 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 500 kcal | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Fat | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Fiber | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Sugars | n/a | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Mamma Chia
- Barcode
- 0856516002331
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Label serving
- 1 portion (12 g)
- Category
- Seeds
- 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.
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| Chia seeds Harris Teeter | 500 | 17.9 g | 42.9 g | 32.1 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 500 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 12 g (12 g): about 60 kcal.
Is Chia Seed high in protein?
Chia Seed contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1 portion, 12 g (12 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Chia Seed?
Chia Seed has 33.3 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 33.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% 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 calcium (49% DV) and iron (46% 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 May 26, 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2628698. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 24, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0856516002331. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 26, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "CHIA SEED". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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