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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Flax Seeds"
| Food Name: Flax Seeds | |
| Food Group: Nuts and Seeds | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 534 | Total Fat (g): 42 |
| Protein (g): 18 | Carbohydrates (g): 29 |
| Sugars (g): 2 | Fiber (g): 27 |
| Net Carbs (g): 2 | Water (g): 7 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 4 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 7527 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 28730 | Omega-3 (mg): 22813 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 5910 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin C (mg): 1 | Vitamin K (mcg): 4 |
| Thiamin/B1 (mg): 2 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 87 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 87 | Folate DFE (mcg): 87 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 255 | Iron (mg): 6 |
| Magnesium (mg): 392 | Phosphorus (mg): 642 |
| Potassium (mg): 813 | Sodium (mg): 30 |
| Zinc (mg): 4 | Copper (mg): 1 |
| Manganese (mg): 2 | Selenium (mcg): 25 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 297 | Threonine (mg): 766 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 896 | Leucine (mg): 1235 |
| Lysine (mg): 862 | Methionine (mg): 370 |
| Cystine (mg): 340 | Phenylalanine (mg): 957 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 493 | Valine (mg): 1072 |
| Arginine (mg): 1925 | Histidine (mg): 472 |
| Alanine (mg): 925 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2046 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 4039 | Glycine (mg): 1248 |
| Proline (mg): 806 | Serine (mg): 970 |
| Hydroxyproline (mg): 175 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 79 | Betaine (mg): 3 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 651 | PRAL Score: 2 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Sucrose (g): 1 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Flax Seeds
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Flax Seeds'?
100 grams of 'Flax Seeds' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 18g (around 36% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 29g (around 11% of daily requirement),
Fat – 42g (around 54% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Flax Seeds'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Flax Seeds' provides around 534 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 27% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Flax Seeds' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Flax Seeds' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 18g protein, 29g carbs, and 42g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Flax Seeds' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Flax Seeds' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 6 mg (33% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 392 mg (93% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 642 mg (51% DV),
Zinc (mg): 4 mg (36% DV),
Copper (mg): 1 mg (111% DV),
Manganese (mg): 2 mg (87% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 25 mcg (45% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Calcium (mg): 255 mg (20% DV),
Potassium (mg): 813 mg (17% DV).
'Flax Seeds' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Sodium (mg): 30 mg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Flax Seeds in significant amounts?
'Flax Seeds' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 2 mg (167% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 mg (19% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 87 mcg (22% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 87 mcg (22% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 87 mcg (22% DV).
'Flax Seeds' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin C (mg): 1 mg (1% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 4 mcg (3% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Flax Seeds' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 4 g (20% of max recommended).