Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Bob's Red Mill
Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal contains 538 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 13 g (13 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from carbohydrates and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (499 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 136% of the Daily Value for copper, 108% of the Daily Value for manganese and 102% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 538 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 34.6 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 30.8 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber L | 23.1 g | 83% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 23.1 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1.2 mg | 102% |
| 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 | 93.7 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 185 mg | 14% |
| Iron L | 7.7 mg | 43% |
| Magnesium L | 372 mg | 89% |
| Phosphorus L | 595 mg | 48% |
| Potassium L | 869 mg | 18% |
| Zinc L | 6.1 mg | 55% |
| Copper L | 1.2 mg | 136% |
| Manganese L | 2.5 mg | 108% |
| Selenium L | 28 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 23%
- Fat 59%
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
- Protein23.1 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 21 g)
- Fiber23.1 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 27.3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.4 g)
- Fat34.6 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 37.9 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 3.7 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 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
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 7.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 23.1 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 | 16.7 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 4.3 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 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 | 462 kcal | 538 kcal |
| Protein | 23.1 g | 23.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.5 g | 30.8 g |
| Fat | 26.9 g | 34.6 g |
| Fiber | 23.1 g | 23.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Bob's Red Mill
- Barcode
- 0039978023308
- Quantity
- 16 oz
- Label serving
- 2 tbsp (13 g)
- Category
- Gold flax seeds
- Packaging
- Plastic,bag,en:type-7
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
whole flaxseed
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 Ground Flaxseed Meal?
100 g of Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal has 538 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 13 g (13 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal high in protein?
Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal contains 23.1 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 13 g (13 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal?
Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal has 30.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 23.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal?
Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal contains 34.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (136% DV), manganese (108% DV), Thiamin (B1) (102% DV), magnesium (89% DV) and zinc (55% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal?
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 15, 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 2671890. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 11, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0039978023308. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 15, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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