Chia Seeds
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Trader Joe's
Chia Seeds contains 453 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 15 g (15 g) provides about 68 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from carbohydrates and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (442 kcal per 100 g).
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 | 453 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 32 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Sodium L | 300 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 44 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber L | 38 g | 136% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 23.3 g | 47% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 32%
- Fat 52%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein23.3 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Fiber38 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6 g)
- Fat32 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 23.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.7 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium300 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 120 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Barcode
- 00949323
- Quantity
- 150g
- Label serving
- 1 tbsp (15 g)
- Category
- Nuts and Seeds
Ingredients
Chia seeds.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 Seeds?
100 g of Chia Seeds has 453 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 15 g (15 g): about 68 kcal.
Is Chia Seeds high in protein?
Chia Seeds contains 23.3 g of protein per 100 g (47% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.5 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 15 g (15 g). About 17% 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 Seeds?
Chia Seeds has 44 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 38 g of fiber. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Chia Seeds?
Chia Seeds contains 32 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.7 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chia Seeds?
100 g contains 300 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated February 6, 2025. 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 00949323. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 6, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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