Whole Flax seed
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Wild Oats
Whole Flax seed contains 542 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 24 g (24 g) provides about 130 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (512 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for iron and 19% 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 | 542 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 41.7 g | 53% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 21 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 29.2 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber L | 29.2 g | 104% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Calcium L | 250 mg | 19% |
| Iron L | 6 mg | 33% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- 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
- Protein16.7 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 21 g)
- Fiber29.2 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 26.7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.2 g)
- Fat41.7 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 40 g)
- Saturated fat4.2 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 3.7 g)
- Sodium21 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 40 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 8.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 29.2 g |
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 | 542 kcal | 542 kcal |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.2 g | 29.2 g |
| Fat | 41.7 g | 41.7 g |
| Fiber | 29.2 g | 29.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | n/a |
| Sodium | 20.8 mg | 21 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Wild Oats
- Barcode
- 0848737002245
- Label serving
- 2 Tbsp (24 g)
- Category
- 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 whole 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Whole Flax seed?
100 g of Whole Flax seed has 542 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 24 g (24 g): about 130 kcal.
Is Whole Flax seed high in protein?
Whole Flax seed contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 24 g (24 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in Whole Flax seed?
Whole Flax seed has 29.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 29.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Whole Flax seed?
Whole Flax seed contains 41.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.2 g is saturated (21% 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 (33% DV) and calcium (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Whole Flax seed?
100 g contains 21 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated January 6, 2023. 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 1860083. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 26, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0848737002245. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 6, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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