Flaxseed

Packaged product Noix et graines Linwoods

Flaxseed contains 525 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g) provides about 105 kcal.

Roughly 76 % of its calories come from fat, with 19 % from protein and 5 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for noix et graines on FoodFactly (514 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 156 % of the Daily Value for cuivre, 108 % of the Daily Value for manganèse and 102 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (B1).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Flaxseed by Linwoods, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
525kcal per 100 g
23 gprotein
6,5 gcarbohydrates
41 gfat
105kcal in serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 525 kcal
Total fat L 41 g 53 %
Saturated fat L 5 g 25 %
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0 %
Sodium L 80 mg 3 %
Total carbohydrates L 6,5 g 2 %
Dietary fiber L 20,5 g 73 %
Total sugars L 1,5 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0 %
Protein L 23 g 46 %
Vitamine A L 0 µg0 %
Vitamine C L 0,6 mg0,7 %
Vitamine D L 0 µg0 %
Vitamine E L 0,31 mg2 %
Thiamine (B1) L 1,2 mg102 %
Riboflavine (B2) L 0,2 mg15 %
Niacine (B3) L 3,1 mg19 %
Acide pantothénique (B5) L 0,99 mg20 %
Vitamine B6 L 0,63 mg37 %
Folate (B9) L 93,7 µg23 %
Vitamine B12 L 0 µg0 %
Calcium L 190 mg15 %
Fer L 8,5 mg47 %
Magnésium L 310 mg74 %
Phosphore L 595 mg48 %
Potassium L 710 mg15 %
Zinc L 5,5 mg50 %
Cuivre L 1,4 mg156 %
Manganèse L 2,5 mg108 %
Sélénium L 28 µg51 %
Iodine L 0,5 µg0,3 %

% 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: 19 %Carbohydrates: 5 %Fat: 76 %525kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 19 %
  • Carbohydrates 5 %
  • Fat 76 %

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

Cuivre156 %Manganèse108 %Thiamine (B1)102 %Magnésium74 %Sélénium51 %Zinc50 %Phosphore48 %Fer47 %Vitamine B637 %Folate (B9)23 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein23 gin the top quarter of noix et graines (median 22 g)
  • Fiber20,5 gin the lowest quarter of noix et graines (median 27 g)
  • Sugars1,5 gin the top quarter of noix et graines (median 1 g)
  • Saturated fat5 gabove the median for noix et graines (median 4 g)
  • Sodium80 mgin the top quarter of noix et graines (median 52 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal4,4 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)
Graisses monoinsaturées L8 g
Graisses polyinsaturées L26 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Étoile L0 g
Individual fatty acids (4)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L0 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L16,7 g
Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) L4,3 g
Carotenoids (1)
Bêta-carotène L0 µg
Other components (2)
Eau L5,9 g
Alcool L0 g

Product details

Brand
Linwoods
Barcode
5016887004647
Quantity
1 kg
Label serving
1 portion (20 g)
Category
Graines de lin moulu
Packaging
Pouch flask
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Flaxseed 100%

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 Flaxseed?

100 g of Flaxseed has 525 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g): about 105 kcal.

Is Flaxseed high in protein?

Flaxseed contains 23 g of protein per 100 g (46 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4,6 g in serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g). About 19 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other noix et graines, that is among the highest quarter (median 22 g).

How many carbs are in Flaxseed?

Flaxseed has 6,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 20,5 g of fiber and 1,5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Flaxseed?

Flaxseed contains 41 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5 g is saturated (25 % of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Flaxseed contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are cuivre (156 % DV), manganèse (108 % DV), Thiamine (B1) (102 % DV), magnésium (74 % DV) and sélénium (51 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Flaxseed?

100 g contains 80 mg of sodium, 3 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 10 septembre 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5016887004647. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 10 septembre 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.

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

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