AyarındaChia seeds calories
1 tablespoon · 12 g: about 50–60 kcal. 486 kcal per 100 g: 16.5 g protein, 42.1 g carbohydrate, 30.7 g fat.
In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 12 g | 50–60 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 486 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42.1 g |
| Fiber | 34.4 g |
| Fat | 30.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 16 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 13% · carbohydrate 33% · fat 54%.
Source: USDA FoodData Central record 170554. The same food can vary by ±10% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Chia seeds: how many grams and calories in 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon is about 12 g on average and has about 50–60 kcal.
Chia seeds: how many calories in 100 grams?
Per 100 g there are 486 kcal, 16.5 g of protein, 42.1 g of carbohydrate and 30.7 g of fat.
Chia seeds: how much protein does it have?
Per 100 g there are 16.5 g of protein; 1 tablespoon (12 g) has about 2 g of protein. About 13% of its calories come from protein.
Chia seeds: does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 tablespoon (12 g) has about 58 kcal: about 3% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is high (4.9 kcal per gram): even a small amount has a lot of calories. More than half of its calories come from fat.
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