Flaxseed
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Cup, Whole168 g
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Tbsp, Whole10 g
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Tbsp, Ground7 g
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Tsp, Whole3 g
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Tsp, Ground3 g

Calories in 1 tbsp; whole (10 g)
53.4 calories, 37.8 from fat
 
Carbs
2.9 g
 
Proteins
1.8 g
 
Fat
4.2 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.4 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Flaxseed has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.19 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (23.7%/cal) - a good source of Manganese (essential for healthy bones), Magnesium (helps you sleep better), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Copper (reduces the symptoms of arthritis), Selenium (helps the regulation of hormones in the body), Iron (important in regulating body temperature), Zinc (important for eliminating acne), Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones) and Potassium (helps prevent muscle cramps).
  • Flaxseed contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (37% of DV/100g) and fiber (109% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Calorie Density
High
Density
(5.3 cal/g)
Nutrition Density
High
Density
(23.7 %/cal)
High Risk Components Density
Medium
Density
(0.2 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
4%
Protein
1%
Carbs
11%
Fiber
7%
Fat
2%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
Flaxseed Vitamins Chart

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Manganese

Controls the level of sugar in the blood; Essential for healthy bones.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Flaxseed

Serving Size: tbsp; whole (10g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 53.4 cal
Calories from Fat 37.8 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4.2 g 6.5%
Saturated Fat 0.4 g 1.8%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 3 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.9 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g 10.9%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 1.8 g 3.7%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 2.4%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0.1%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0.1%
Vitamin K 0.4 mcg 0.5%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 25.5 mg 2.6%
Copper (Cu) 0.1 mg 6.1%
Iron (Fe) 0.6 mg 3.2%
Magnesium (Mg) 39.2 mg 9.8%
Manganese (Mn) 0.2 mg 12.4%
Potassium (K) 81.3 mg 2.3%
Phosphorus (P) 64.2 mg 6.4%
Selenium (Se) 2.5 mcg 3.6%
Zinc (Zn) 0.4 mg 2.9%