Ground Flaxseed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Spectrum Essentials
Ground Flaxseed contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 14 g (14 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from carbohydrates and 15% 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 447 kcal per 100 g across 8,755 products.
100 g provides 85% of the Daily Value for magnesium, 32% of the Daily Value for iron and 22% of the Daily Value for calcium.
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 | 500 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 42.9 g | 55% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates L | 28.6 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber L | 28.6 g | 102% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Calcium L | 286 mg | 22% |
| Iron L | 5.7 mg | 32% |
| Magnesium L | 357 mg | 85% |
| Potassium L | 786 mg | 17% |
% 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
- Protein21.4 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Fiber28.6 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6 g)
- Fat42.9 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 23.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 5.4 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 7.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 28.6 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Spectrum Essentials
- Barcode
- 0019506677890
- Label serving
- 2 tbsp (14 g)
- Category
- Nuts and Seeds
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 Flaxseed?
100 g of Ground Flaxseed has 500 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 14 g (14 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Ground Flaxseed high in protein?
Ground Flaxseed contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 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 among the highest quarter (median 10 g).
How many carbs are in Ground Flaxseed?
Ground Flaxseed has 28.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 28.6 g of fiber. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Ground Flaxseed?
Ground Flaxseed contains 42.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Ground Flaxseed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are magnesium (85% DV), iron (32% DV), calcium (22% DV) and potassium (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 30, 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 0019506677890. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 30, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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