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 tsp; whole (3 g)
16 calories, 11.7 from fat
 
Carbs
0.9 g
 
Proteins
0.5 g
 
Fat
1.3 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.1 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 (essential for proper hydration), 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 (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells), Zinc (improves the senses of taste and smell), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones) and Potassium (helps improve the health of your bones).
  • 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
High
Density
(5.3 cal/g)
High
Density
(23.7 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.2 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
1%
Protein
0%
Carbs
3%
Fiber
2%
Fat
1%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

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

MINERALS

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Great source of Manganese

Helps regulate the body's metabolism; Controls the level of sugar in the blood.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Flaxseed

Serving Size: tsp; whole (3g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 cal
Calories from Fat 11.7 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 1.3 g 1.9%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.9 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.9 g 0.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g 3.3%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 0.5 g 1.1%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.7%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1 mcg 0.2%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 7.7 mg 0.8%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 1.8%
Iron (Fe) 0.2 mg 1%
Magnesium (Mg) 11.8 mg 2.9%
Manganese (Mn) 0.1 mg 3.7%
Potassium (K) 24.4 mg 0.7%
Phosphorus (P) 19.3 mg 1.9%
Selenium (Se) 0.8 mcg 1.1%
Zinc (Zn) 0.1 mg 0.9%