Flaxseed
✓
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 cup; whole (168 g)
897.1 calories, 637.2 from fat
 
Carbs
48.5 g
 
Proteins
30.7 g
 
Fat
70.8 g
 
Sat. Fat
6.2 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 to get bigger and stronger muscles), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Copper (reduces the symptoms of arthritis), Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Zinc (keeps brain function strong), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones) and Potassium (helps reduce the risk of heart diseases and hypertension).
  • 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)
62%
Protein
16%
Carbs
184%
Fiber
109%
Fat
31%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
2%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

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

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: cup; whole (168g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 897.1 cal
Calories from Fat 637.2 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 70.8 g 109%
Saturated Fat 6.2 g 30.8%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 50.4 mg 2.1%
Total Carbohydrate 48.5 g 16.2%
Dietary Fiber 45.9 g 183.5%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 30.7 g 61.5%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg 39.7%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 1 mg 1.7%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.5 mg 1.7%
Vitamin K 7.2 mcg 9%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 428.4 mg 42.8%
Copper (Cu) 2 mg 102.5%
Iron (Fe) 9.6 mg 53.5%
Magnesium (Mg) 658.6 mg 164.6%
Manganese (Mn) 4.2 mg 208.5%
Potassium (K) 1365.8 mg 39%
Phosphorus (P) 1078.6 mg 107.9%
Selenium (Se) 42.7 mcg 61%
Zinc (Zn) 7.3 mg 48.6%