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.

In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 10 g | 50–60 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 534 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.9 g |
| Sugar | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 27.3 g |
| Fat | 42.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g |
| Sodium | 30 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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