Chia seeds
A third of its weight is fiber — almost all of it the soluble kind that gels.
| Energy | Protein | Carbs | Fiber | Fat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 486 kcal | 16.5 g | 42.1 g | 34.4 g | 30.7 g |
| Per 100 kcal | — | 3.4 g | 8.7 g | 7.1 g | 6.3 g |
| One tablespoon · 12 g | 58 kcal | 2.0 g | 5.1 g | 4.1 g | 3.7 g |
Where the calories come from
Also in 100 g
| Total sugars | — |
|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 16 mg · 1% DV |
| Potassium | 407 mg · 9% DV |
| Calcium | 631 mg · 49% DV |
| Iron | 8 mg · 43% DV |
| Magnesium | 335 mg · 80% DV |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg · 2% DV |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.5 mg · 3% DV |
| Phosphorus | 860 mg · 69% DV |
| Copper | 0.92 mg · 102% DV |
| Potassium : sodium | 25.4 : 1 · favorable |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6) | 5.8 g · 49% of the 12 g AI |
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DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170554 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.
181 gfor 30 g protein
881 kcalthose grams cost
34.4 gfiber per 100 g
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