Chia Seeds (raw)

Chia Seeds (raw) by True Elements has 449 kcal per 100 g. One serving (28 g) is about 126 kcal.

Chia Seeds (raw) contains 19.9 g of protein per 100 g — about 5.6 g per 28 g serving.

Yes — 19.9 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 15% of its calories. That makes it a good protein source.

Yes — only 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 36 g of carbs come from starch and fiber rather than sugar.

Yes — just 11 mg per 100 g (0% of the daily value), which qualifies as low sodium.

It provides 34.3 g of fiber per 100 g — 122% of the daily value, making it a high-fiber food.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (449 kcal), saturated fat (4.8 g); points in favor come from fiber (34.3 g), protein (19.9 g). Overall that places it in band A.

About 22 g of Chia Seeds (raw) equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.