Ground Flax Seed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Badia
Ground Flax Seed contains 533 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 14 g (14 g) provides about 75 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from carbohydrates and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (520 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 144% of the Daily Value for copper, 134% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 115% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 533 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 40 g | 51% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.3 g | 17% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 26.7 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber L | 26.7 g | 95% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 20 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1.3 mg | 108% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 3.3 mg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 1.1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.67 mg | 39% |
| Folate (B9) L | 99.8 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 267 mg | 21% |
| Iron L | 4.8 mg | 27% |
| Magnesium L | 564 mg | 134% |
| Phosphorus L | 634 mg | 51% |
| Potassium L | 814 mg | 17% |
| Zinc L | 6.4 mg | 59% |
| Copper L | 1.3 mg | 144% |
| Manganese L | 2.6 mg | 115% |
| Selenium L | 29.8 µg | 54% |
| Iodine L | 0.53 µg | 0.4% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein20 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 22 g)
- Fiber26.7 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 26.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1 g)
- Fat40 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 40.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 4.4 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 56 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 6.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 30 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 17.8 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 4.6 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water L | 6.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
| 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 | 533 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.6 g | 26.7 g |
| Fat | 42.9 g | 40 g |
| Fiber | 28.6 g | 26.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Badia
- Barcode
- 0033844005108
- Quantity
- 16 oz
- Label serving
- 2 tbsp (14 g)
- Category
- Ground flax seeds
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Organic ground flax 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 Ground Flax Seed?
100 g of Ground Flax Seed has 533 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 14 g (14 g): about 75 kcal.
Is Ground Flax Seed high in protein?
Ground Flax Seed contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 14 g (14 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in Ground Flax Seed?
Ground Flax Seed has 26.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 26.7 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Ground Flax Seed?
Ground Flax Seed contains 40 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Ground Flax Seed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (144% DV), magnesium (134% DV), manganese (115% DV), Thiamin (B1) (108% DV) and zinc (59% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Ground Flax 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 October 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2028645. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 8, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0033844005108. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 29, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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