Flaxseed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Cgs General Distribution Sac
Flaxseed contains 534 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 168 g, 168 g (168 g) provides about 897 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from carbohydrates and 13% 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 456 kcal per 100 g across 771 products.
100 g provides 32% of the Daily Value for iron and 20% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 534 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 42.3 g | 54% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 30 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 29.2 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber L | 27.4 g | 98% |
| Total sugars L | 1.8 g | |
| Protein L | 18.4 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Calcium L | 256 mg | 20% |
| Iron L | 5.7 mg | 32% |
% 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 20%
- Fat 67%
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
- Protein18.4 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber27.4 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Sugars1.8 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Fat42.3 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 30 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium30 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
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 | 534 kcal | 534 kcal |
| Protein | 18.5 g | 18.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.2 g | 29.2 g |
| Fat | 42.3 g | 42.3 g |
| Fiber | 27.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Sodium | 29.8 mg | 30 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Cgs General Distribution Sac
- Barcode
- 7754610000372
- Label serving
- 168 g (168 g)
- Category
- Seeds
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Linaza
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Flaxseed?
100 g of Flaxseed has 534 kcal. Serving, 168 g, 168 g (168 g): about 897 kcal.
Is Flaxseed high in protein?
Flaxseed contains 18.4 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30.9 g in serving, 168 g, 168 g (168 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is above the median (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed has 29.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 27.4 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed contains 42.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Flaxseed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (32% DV) and calcium (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Flaxseed?
100 g contains 30 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated September 30, 2021. 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 7754610000372. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 30, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 493885. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 3, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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