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 (relaxes the nervous system), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Iron (important in regulating body temperature), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim), Potassium (helps improve the health of your bones) and Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack).
  • 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%