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Flax Seeds

Seeds, flaxseed
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 tbsp, whole (10g)
Calories55
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.3g6%
Saturated Fat 0.38g2%
Trans Fat --g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 3.1mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g10%
Total Sugars 0.16g0%
Includes --g Added Sugars--%
Protein 1.9g4%
Vitamin C 0.06mg0%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Iron 0.59mg3%
Calcium 26.3mg2%
Potassium 83.7mg2%
Phosphorus 66.1mg5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Settings
  • Blood Sugar Index 0 Good
  • This food is low in carbohydrates and sugar relative to the fiber, protein, and fat. It is a good choice for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
Weight Loss
Muscle Gain
Nutrient Density
  • PRAL score 0.2
  • Inflammation Score -15
  • Amino Acid Score 11%
  • Potassium/Sodium 27
Where do the calories come from?

A donut chart showing which nutrients contribute to the caloric total. There are 55 calories in Flax Seeds coming from 13% protein, 20% carbs, 67% fat, and 0% alcohol.

What is this food made of?

A pie chart showing the macro nutrient components for Flax Seeds. This food consists of 7.2% water, 19% protein, 30% carbs, 43.8% fat, and 0% alcohol.

Detailed Nutrition Facts
155 nutrients
Macronutrients
-- = missing data %DV
Weight10g
Calories (kcal) 55 3%
Fat 4.3g 6%
Protein 1.9g 4%
Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Sugars 0.16g 0%
Fiber 2.8g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Saturated Fats 0.38g 2%
Net-Carbs 0.16g
Trans Fatty Acids --g
Minerals
-- = missing data %DV
Weight10g
Calcium 26.3mg 2%
Iron, Fe 0.59mg 3%
Potassium, K 83.7mg 2%
Magnesium 40.4mg 10%
Phosphorus, P 66.1mg 5%
Sodium 3.1mg 0%
Zinc, Zn 0.45mg 4%
Copper, Cu 0.13mg 14%
Manganese 0.26mg 11%
Selenium, Se 2.6mcg 5%
Fluoride, F --mcg --%
Molybdenum --mcg
Iodine, I --mcg
Chlorine --mg
Chromium --mcg
Vitamins
-- = missing data %DV
Weight10g
Vitamin A, RAE 0mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0.06mg 0%
Thiamin (B1) 0.17mg 14%
Riboflavin (B2) 0.02mg 1%
Niacin (B3) 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin B5 (PA) 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 3%
Biotin --mcg
Folate (B9) 9mcg 2%
Folic acid 0mcg 0%
Food Folate 9mcg 2%
Folate DFE 9mcg 2%
Choline 8.1mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Retinol 0mcg
Carotene, beta 0mcg 0%
Carotene, alpha 0mcg 0%
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0mcg 0%
Vitamin A, IU 0IU
Lycopene 0mcg
Lut + Zeaxanthin 67.1mcg
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Vitamin D2 --mcg
Vitamin D3 --mcg
Vitamin D (IU) 0IU 0%
Vitamin K 0.44mcg 0%
Vitamin K1 0mcg
Menaquinone-4 (K2) --mcg
Other
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Weight10g
Water 0.72g
Ash 0.38g
Alcohol 0g
Caffeine 0mg
Theobromine 0mg
PRAL score 0.2
Carbs & Sugars
-- = missing data %DV
Weight10g
Soluble Fiber --g
Insoluble Fiber --g
Added Sugar --g --%
Sucrose 0.12g
Glucose (Dextrose) 0.04g
Fructose 0g
Lactose 0g
Maltose 0g
Galactose 0g
Starch --g
Carbohydrate, other --g
Total sugar alcohols --g
Fats
-- = missing data %AI
Weight10g
Total Monounsaturated 0.775g
Total Polyunsaturated 2.959g
Omega 3s 2.35g 147%
Omega 6s 0.608g 4%
Omega 3 to Omega 6 Ratio 3.86
Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio 0.26
Omega 3 Fats
alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) 2.35g 147%
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 0g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) 0g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 0g
n-3-Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) --g
Omega-6 Fats
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 cis cis) --g
gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) --g
cis-cis-n6-Eicosadienoic Acid 0.001g
Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) --g
Arachidonic acid (AA) --g
Saturated Fats
Butyric (4:0) 0g
Caproic (6:0) 0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) 0g
Capric Acid (10:0) 0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) 0g
Tridecanoic Acid (13:0) --g
Myristic Acid (14:0) 0.001g
Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) 0.001g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) 0.223g
Margaric Acid (17:0) 0.002g
Stearic Acid (18:0) 0.137g
Arachidic Acid (20:0) 0.005g
Behenic Acid (22:0) 0.005g
Lignoceric Acid (24:0) 0.003g
Monounsaturated Fats
Myristoleic Acid (14:1) --g
Pentadecenoic Acid (15:1) --g
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) 0.002g
cis-Palmitoleic Acid (16:1 cis) --g
Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) --g
Oleic Acid (18:1) 0.758g
cis-Oleic Acid (18:1 cis) --g
cis-Vaccenic acid --g
Gadoleic Acid (20:1) 0.007g
Docosenoic Acid (22:1) 0.001g
cis-Docosenoic Acid (22:1 cis) --g
cis-Tetracosenoic Acid (24:1 cis) 0.007g
Polyunsaturated Fats
Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2) 0.608g
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLAs) --g
i-Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 mixed isomers) --g
undifferentiated-Octadecatrienoic 2.35g
Octadecatrienoic Acid (mixed isomers) --g
Parinaric Acid (18:4) 0g
Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) --g
Eicosatetraenoic Acid 20:4 0g
Heneicosapentaenoic Acid 21:5 --g
22:4 --g
Trans Fats
Trans-Polyenoic Fats --g
Trans-Monoenoic Fats --g
trans-Palmitoleic Acid (16:1 trans) --g
trans-Oleic Acid (18:1 trans) --g
trans-Docosenoic Acid (22:1 trans) --g
trans-Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 trans) --g
trans-trans-Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 trans trans) --g
Phytosterols (Plant Sterols)
Total Phytosterols --g
Stigmasterol 0.001g
Campesterol 0.005g
Beta-sitosterol 0.009g
Amino Acids
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Weight10g
Essential Amino Acids
Histidine 49mg 7%
Isoleucine 92mg 7%
Leucine 127mg 5%
Lysine 89mg 4%
Methionine 38mg 5%
Phenylalanine 99mg 11%
Threonine 79mg 8%
Tryptophan 31mg 11%
Valine 110mg 6%
Conditionally Essential Amino Acids
Arginine 198mg
Cystine 35mg 12%
Glycine 129mg
Proline 83mg
Tyrosine 51mg 6%
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Alanine 95mg
Aspartic acid 211mg
Betaine 0.32mg
Glutamic acid 416mg
Hydroxyproline 18mg
Serine 100mg
Data Source
Flax Seeds
USDA Food Data Central Standard Release (Common)