Flaxseeds
✓
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 (helps prevent cancer), Manganese (helps regulate the body's metabolism), Magnesium (essential for proper hydration), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Copper (stimulates the brain), Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health), Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells), Zinc (improves the senses of taste and smell), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Potassium (plays an important role in the process of keeping brain function normal level) 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 cancer; Fights Alzheimer's disease.

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

Essential for healthy bones; 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%