Flaxseeds
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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 (fights Alzheimer's disease), Manganese (essential for healthy bones), Magnesium (helps you to get bigger and stronger muscles), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Copper (stimulates the brain), Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Zinc (improves the senses of taste and smell), Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim), Potassium (instrumental for the metabolic processing of various nutrients) and Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones).
  • 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%