Flax seeds
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Cup168 g

Calories in 1 cup (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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  • Flax seeds have 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 (19.1%/cal) - a good source of Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Copper (essential for normal growth and health), Selenium (helps the regulation of hormones in the body), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Calcium (helps you build strong bones), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack) and Potassium (it plays an important role for normal muscle contraction).
  • Flax seeds contain 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
(19.1 %/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

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MINERALS

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NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Flax seeds

Serving Size: cup (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 mg 0%
Vitamin K 7.2 mcg 9%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 428.4 mg 43.7%
Copper (Cu) 2 mg 102.5%
Iron (Fe) 9.6 mg 53.5%
Magnesium (Mg) 658.6 mg 164.6%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
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%