chia seed
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Chia seed contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 12 g (12 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from carbohydrates and 13% 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 38% of the Daily Value for calcium, 33% of the Daily Value for iron and 12% of the Daily Value for potassium.
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 | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 500 mg | 38% |
| Iron L | 6 mg | 33% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 583 mg | 12% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 27%
- Fat 60%
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 gbelow the median for 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 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
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 | 16.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Fat | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Fiber | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Chia seed (chia)
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 tbsp, 12 g (12 g): about 60 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 below the median (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 (38% DV), iron (33% DV) and potassium (12% 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 14, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2129056. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 6, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0083703705762. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 14, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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