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Flax Seeds

Seeds, flaxseed
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 tbsp, ground (7g)
Calories37
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.26g1%
Trans Fat --g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 2.1mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g7%
Total Sugars 0.11g0%
Includes --g Added Sugars--%
Protein 1.3g3%
Vitamin C 0.04mg0%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Iron 0.4mg2%
Calcium 17.9mg1%
Potassium 56.9mg1%
Phosphorus 44.9mg4%
*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 0.14
  • Inflammation Score -10
  • Amino Acid Score 3%
  • Potassium/Sodium 27.1
Where do the calories come from?

A donut chart showing which nutrients contribute to the caloric total. There are 37 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
Weight7g
Calories (kcal) 37 2%
Fat 3g 4%
Protein 1.3g 3%
Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Sugars 0.11g 0%
Fiber 1.9g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Saturated Fats 0.26g 1%
Net-Carbs 0.11g
Trans Fatty Acids --g
Minerals
-- = missing data %DV
Weight7g
Calcium 17.9mg 1%
Iron, Fe 0.4mg 2%
Potassium, K 56.9mg 1%
Magnesium 27.4mg 7%
Phosphorus, P 44.9mg 4%
Sodium 2.1mg 0%
Zinc, Zn 0.3mg 3%
Copper, Cu 0.09mg 9%
Manganese 0.17mg 8%
Selenium, Se 1.8mcg 3%
Fluoride, F --mcg --%
Molybdenum --mcg
Iodine, I --mcg
Chlorine --mg
Chromium --mcg
Vitamins
-- = missing data %DV
Weight7g
Vitamin A, RAE 0mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Thiamin (B1) 0.12mg 10%
Riboflavin (B2) 0.01mg 1%
Niacin (B3) 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin B5 (PA) 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 2%
Biotin --mcg
Folate (B9) 6.1mcg 2%
Folic acid 0mcg 0%
Food Folate 6.1mcg 2%
Folate DFE 6.1mcg 2%
Choline 5.5mg 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 45.6mcg
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Vitamin D2 --mcg
Vitamin D3 --mcg
Vitamin D (IU) 0IU 0%
Vitamin K 0.3mcg 0%
Vitamin K1 0mcg
Menaquinone-4 (K2) --mcg
Other
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Weight7g
Water 0.49g
Ash 0.26g
Alcohol 0g
Caffeine 0mg
Theobromine 0mg
PRAL score 0.14
Carbs & Sugars
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Weight7g
Soluble Fiber --g
Insoluble Fiber --g
Added Sugar --g --%
Sucrose 0.08g
Glucose (Dextrose) 0.03g
Fructose 0g
Lactose 0g
Maltose 0g
Galactose 0g
Starch --g
Carbohydrate, other --g
Total sugar alcohols --g
Fats
-- = missing data %AI
Weight7g
Total Monounsaturated 0.527g
Total Polyunsaturated 2.011g
Omega 3s 1.597g 100%
Omega 6s 0.413g 2%
Omega 3 to Omega 6 Ratio 3.86
Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio 0.26
Omega 3 Fats
alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) 1.597g 100%
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 0g
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) 0g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) 0.152g
Margaric Acid (17:0) 0.001g
Stearic Acid (18:0) 0.093g
Arachidic Acid (20:0) 0.004g
Behenic Acid (22:0) 0.004g
Lignoceric Acid (24:0) 0.002g
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) 0.515g
cis-Oleic Acid (18:1 cis) --g
cis-Vaccenic acid --g
Gadoleic Acid (20:1) 0.005g
Docosenoic Acid (22:1) 0.001g
cis-Docosenoic Acid (22:1 cis) --g
cis-Tetracosenoic Acid (24:1 cis) 0.004g
Polyunsaturated Fats
Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2) 0.413g
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLAs) --g
i-Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 mixed isomers) --g
undifferentiated-Octadecatrienoic 1.597g
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 0.003g
Beta-sitosterol 0.006g
Amino Acids
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Weight7g
Essential Amino Acids
Histidine 33mg 5%
Isoleucine 63mg 4%
Leucine 86mg 3%
Lysine 60mg 3%
Methionine 26mg 4%
Phenylalanine 67mg 8%
Threonine 54mg 5%
Tryptophan 21mg 7%
Valine 75mg 4%
Conditionally Essential Amino Acids
Arginine 135mg
Cystine 24mg 8%
Glycine 87mg
Proline 56mg
Tyrosine 35mg 4%
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Alanine 65mg
Aspartic acid 143mg
Betaine 0.22mg
Glutamic acid 283mg
Hydroxyproline 12mg
Serine 68mg
Data Source
Flax Seeds
USDA Food Data Central Standard Release (Common)