Nuts & Seeds
Calories in Flaxseed
Flaxseed has 534 calories per 100g — that’s 53 calories in a typical serving (1 tbsp · 10 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving1 tbsp · 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 534 kcal | 53 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbs | 29 g | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 42 g | 4.2 g |
| Fiber | 27 g | 2.7 g |
| Sugar | 1.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 3 mg |
Common kitchen measures
| Measure | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon, ground | ≈ 2.5 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon, ground | ≈ 7 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 cup, whole | ≈ 168 g | 897 kcal |
Gram weights from USDA FoodData Central — reference values, not exact measurements.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Flaxseed?
- Flaxseed has 53 calories per 1 tbsp (10 g).
- How many calories are in 100g of Flaxseed?
- 100g of Flaxseed has 534 calories, 18g protein, 29g carbs and 42g fat.
- How much protein is in Flaxseed?
- Flaxseed has 1.8g of protein per 1 tbsp (10 g).
- How many calories are in 1 teaspoon, ground of Flaxseed?
- 1 teaspoon, ground of Flaxseed (≈ 2.5 g) has about 13 kcal.
Values are typical reference figures and vary with brand, preparation, and portion. This is general information, not medical or dietary advice.