chia seeds
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds nutiva
Chia seeds contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 tbsp, 30 g (30 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 20% 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 79% of the Daily Value for magnesium, 51% of the Daily Value for calcium and 50% 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 | 25 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| 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 | 41.7 g | 149% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 667 mg | 51% |
| Iron L | 9 mg | 50% |
| Magnesium L | 333 mg | 79% |
| Potassium L | 500 mg | 11% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 46%
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)
- Fiber41.7 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Fat25 gbelow 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
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 20.8 g |
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
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 | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g | 41.7 g |
| Fat | 33.3 g | 25 g |
| Fiber | 33.3 g | 41.7 g |
| Sugars | n/a | 0 g |
| Sodium | n/a | 0 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Raw 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 seeds?
100 g of chia seeds has 500 kcal. Serving, 3 tbsp, 30 g (30 g): about 150 kcal.
Is chia seeds high in protein?
Chia seeds contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.5 g in serving, 3 tbsp, 30 g (30 g). About 20% 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 seeds?
Chia seeds has 41.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 41.7 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chia seeds?
Chia seeds contains 25 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chia seeds contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are magnesium (79% DV), calcium (51% DV), iron (50% DV) and potassium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chia seeds?
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 March 12, 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 2008779. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 11, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0692752103728. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 12, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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