Flaxseed
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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 tbsp; ground (7 g)
37.4 calories, 27 from fat
 
Carbs
2 g
 
Proteins
1.3 g
 
Fat
3 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.3 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 (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Magnesium (essential for proper hydration), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Copper (essential for normal growth and health), Selenium (stimulates the creation of antioxidants), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Zinc (improves the senses of taste and smell), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack) and Potassium (instrumental for the metabolic processing of various nutrients).
  • 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)
3%
Protein
1%
Carbs
8%
Fiber
5%
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)

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

Helps regulate the body's metabolism; Essential for healthy bones.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Flaxseed

Serving Size: tbsp; ground (7g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 37.4 cal
Calories from Fat 27 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3 g 4.5%
Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.3%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 2.1 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrate 2 g 0.7%
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g 7.6%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 1.3 g 2.6%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 1.7%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0.1%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0.1%
Vitamin K 0.3 mcg 0.4%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 17.9 mg 1.8%
Copper (Cu) 0.1 mg 4.3%
Iron (Fe) 0.4 mg 2.2%
Magnesium (Mg) 27.4 mg 6.9%
Manganese (Mn) 0.2 mg 8.7%
Potassium (K) 56.9 mg 1.6%
Phosphorus (P) 44.9 mg 4.5%
Selenium (Se) 1.8 mcg 2.5%
Zinc (Zn) 0.3 mg 2%