Flaxseed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Linwoods
Flaxseed contains 530 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 530 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 442 kcal per 100 g across 9,921 products.
100 g provides 167% of the Daily Value for copper, 128% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D and 108% of the Daily Value for manganese.
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 | 530 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 42 g | 54% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.7 g | 24% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 24 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 21 g | 75% |
| Total sugars L | 1.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 24 g | 48% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D L | 25.5 µg | 128% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1.2 mg | 101% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 3.1 mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.99 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.63 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) L | 93.5 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 228 mg | 18% |
| Iron L | 7.7 mg | 43% |
| Magnesium L | 300 mg | 71% |
| Phosphorus L | 594 mg | 48% |
| Potassium L | 640 mg | 14% |
| Zinc L | 5 mg | 45% |
| Copper L | 1.5 mg | 167% |
| Manganese L | 2.5 mg | 108% |
| Selenium L | 27.9 µg | 51% |
| Iodine L | 0.5 µg | 0.3% |
% 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 3%
- Fat 77%
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
- Protein24 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Fiber21 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6 g)
- Sugars1.4 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.1 g)
- Fat42 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 23.3 g)
- Saturated fat4.7 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium24 mgbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 120 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water5.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Linwoods
- Barcode
- 5016887003800
- Quantity
- 360g
- Label serving
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Category
- Flaxseed
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
99.8% flaxseed, culture: Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 6086 (3.3 billion (3.3 x 109) cfus per 100g) (contains soya), vitamin D3. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens see ingredients in bold. May also contain sesame seeds and nuts. Suitable for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaxseed Whole TA Foods Ltd. | 533 | 26.7 g | 26.7 g | 40 g |
| Milled Flax Seeds TESCO | 516 | 21.2 g | 8 g | 40 g |
| Milled mixed seeds and nuts Yum & Yay | 579 | 23 g | 1.8 g | 49.5 g |
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 530 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g): about 530 kcal.
Is Flaxseed high in protein?
Flaxseed contains 24 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24 g in serving, 1 serving, 100 g (100 g). About 20% 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 Flaxseed?
Flaxseed has 4.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 21 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Flaxseed?
Flaxseed contains 42 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.7 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Flaxseed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (167% DV), Vitamin D (128% DV), manganese (108% DV), Thiamin (B1) (101% DV) and magnesium (71% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Flaxseed?
100 g contains 24 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated August 29, 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5016887003800. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 29, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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