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Whole flax seed

Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Sugar 'N Spice Inc.

Whole flax seed contains 550 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 20 g (20 g) provides about 110 kcal.

Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from carbohydrates and 14% 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 462 kcal per 100 g across 795 products.

100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for iron and 23% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

550kcal per 100 g
20 gprotein
30 gcarbohydrates
40 gfat
110kcal in serving, 2 tbsp, 20 g (20 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 550 kcal
Total fat L 40 g 51%
Saturated fat L 5 g 25%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 25 mg 1%
Total carbohydrates L 30 g 11%
Dietary fiber L 25 g 89%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 20 g 40%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 300 mg23%
Iron L 5.4 mg30%

% 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: 14%Carbohydrates: 21%Fat: 64%550kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 14%
  • Carbohydrates 21%
  • Fat 64%

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

Iron30%Calcium23%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein20 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 17.9 g)
  • Fiber25 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
  • Fat40 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 30.6 g)
  • Saturated fat5 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.9 g)
  • Sodium25 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 5.5 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L0 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 550 kcal550 kcal
Protein 20 g20 g
Carbohydrates 30 g30 g
Fat 40 g40 g
Fiber 25 g25 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 25 mg25 mg

Product details

Brand
Sugar 'N Spice Inc.
Barcode
0725677220109
Label serving
2 Tbsp (20 g)
Category
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

Flax seed.

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.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1874434. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 14, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0725677220109. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Whole flax seed?

100 g of Whole flax seed has 550 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 20 g (20 g): about 110 kcal.

Is Whole flax seed high in protein?

Whole flax seed contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 20 g (20 g). About 14% 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 Whole flax seed?

Whole flax seed has 30 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 25 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Whole flax seed?

Whole flax seed contains 40 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5 g is saturated (25% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Whole flax seed contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (30% DV) and calcium (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Whole flax seed?

100 g contains 25 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 April 22, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.