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Flaxseed

525 kcal per 100 g, with 23 g protein, 6.5 g carbs and 41 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

Serving: 1 portion (20 g)
High proteinCalorie denseHigh fiberIron richPotassium
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FlaxseedNutri-Score BCompare
Amount

Showing values for 100 g

525 kcal
Calories
26% of a 2000 kcal day
23 g
Protein
19% of calories
6.5 g
Carbs
5% of calories
41 g
Fat
76% of calories
Macro split
Protein 19%Carbs 5%Fat 76%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Fiber20.5g73% DV
Sugar1.5g
Saturated fat5g25% DV
Cholesterol0mg0% DV
Sodium200mg9% DV
Potassium710mg15% DV
Calcium190mg15% DV
Iron8.5mg47% DV
Vitamin C0.6mg1% DV
Vitamin A0IU0% DV

% DV = share of the FDA daily value for the selected amount.

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN): 5016887004647 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Flaxseed?

Flaxseed by Linwoods has 525 kcal per 100 g. One serving (20 g) is about 105 kcal.

How much protein is in Flaxseed?

Flaxseed contains 23 g of protein per 100 g — about 4.6 g per 20 g serving.

Is Flaxseed a good source of protein?

Yes — 23 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 19% of its calories. That makes it an excellent protein source.

Is Flaxseed low in sugar?

Yes — only 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 6.5 g of carbs come from starch and fiber rather than sugar.

Is Flaxseed high in saturated fat?

It has 5 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 25% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Is Flaxseed a good source of fiber?

It provides 20.5 g of fiber per 100 g — 73% of the daily value, making it a high-fiber food.

Why does Flaxseed have a Nutri-Score of B?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (525 kcal), saturated fat (5 g); points in favor come from fiber (20.5 g), protein (23 g). Overall that places it in band B.

How much Flaxseed is 100 calories?

About 19 g of Flaxseed equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

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