Flaxseeds
✓
Tsp (ground)2 g

Calories in 1 Tsp (ground) (2 g)
13.4 calories, 9.9 from fat
 
Carbs
0.7 g
 
Proteins
0.5 g
 
Fat
1.1 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.1 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Flaxseeds have very high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is very high (0.24 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (229.5%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin K (helps prevent cancer), Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Magnesium (essential for proper hydration), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Potassium (helps prevent muscle cramps) and Vitamin B6 (helps decrease asthma attacks in severity and frequency).
  • Flaxseeds contain a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (50% of DV/100g), fiber (140% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (23% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
Very High
Density
(6.7 cal/g)
High
Density
(229.5 %/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)

Great source of Vitamin K

Helps prevent coronary artery disease and heart failure; Fights Alzheimer's disease.

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

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

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Flaxseeds

Serving Size: Tsp (ground) (2g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 13.4 cal
Calories from Fat 9.9 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 1.1 g 1.7%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.8 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7 g 0.2%
Dietary Fiber 0.7 g 2.8%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 0.5 g 1%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.5%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 110 mcg 137.5%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 6.4 mg 0.6%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 1.5%
Iron (Fe) 0.1 mg 0.8%
Magnesium (Mg) 9.8 mg 2.5%
Manganese (Mn) 0.1 mg 3%
Potassium (K) 20.3 mg 0.6%
Phosphorus (P) 16.1 mg 1.6%
Selenium (Se) 0.7 mcg 1%
Zinc (Zn) 0.1 mg 0.7%