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Flaxseed calories

1 tablespoon · 10 g: about 50–60 kcal. 534 kcal per 100 g: 18.3 g protein, 28.9 g carbohydrate, 42.2 g fat.

Close-up of brown flaxseeds

In portions

PortionAmountCalories
1 tablespoon10 g50–60 kcal

Nutrition facts (100 g)

Energy534 kcal
Protein18.3 g
Carbohydrate28.9 g
Sugar1.6 g
Fiber27.3 g
Fat42.2 g
Saturated fat3.7 g
Sodium30 mg

Where the calories come from: protein 13% · carbohydrate 20% · fat 67%.

Source: USDA FoodData Central record 169414. The same food can vary by ±10% with its variety, recipe and brand.

Frequently asked questions

Flaxseed: how many grams and calories in 1 tablespoon?

1 tablespoon is about 10 g on average and has about 50–60 kcal.

Flaxseed: how many calories in 100 grams?

Per 100 g there are 534 kcal, 18.3 g of protein, 28.9 g of carbohydrate and 42.2 g of fat.

Flaxseed: how much protein does it have?

Per 100 g there are 18.3 g of protein; 1 tablespoon (10 g) has about 2 g of protein. About 13% of its calories come from protein.

Flaxseed: 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 (10 g) has about 53 kcal: about 3% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is high (5.3 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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Among nuts and seeds, it is one of the lightest: 534 kcal per 100 g (average 589 kcal).

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