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chia seeds

Chia seeds

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Nutrition Facts
Portion Size168 g
Amount Per Portion816
Calories
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 67 %
   Saturated Fat 5.6g 28 %
Sodium 27mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26 %
   Dietary Fiber 58g 207 %
   Sugar 2.6g
Protein 28g 56 %
Vitamin D 0mcg 0 %
Calcium 1060mg 82 %
Iron 13mg 72 %
Potassium 684mg 15 %
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Calories by source

Fat: 74.00%Protein: 18.00%Carbs: 8.00%
Fat (74.00%)
Protein (18.00%)
Carbs (8.00%)

Percentile of foods in the database

Calories: 26.79%Fat: 27.10%Carbs: 19.31%Protein: 26.79%
Calories (26.79%)
Fat (27.10%)
Carbs (19.31%)
Protein (26.79%)

Chia seeds nutrition facts and analysis per 1 cup (168.0 g)

Vitamins
NutrientAmount DV
Vitamin A, RAE 0.00 mcg0 %
  Carotene, alpha 0.00 mcg
  Carotene, beta 0.00 mcg
  Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.00 mcg
  Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.00 mcg
  Lycopene 0.00 mcg
  Retinol 0.00 mcg
Thiamin [Vitamin B1]1.042 mg87 %
Riboflavin [Vitamin B2]0.286 mg22 %
Niacin [Vitamin B3]14.834 mg93 %
Vitamin B6 0.660 mg39 %
Vitamin B12 [Cobalamin]0.00 mcg0 %
  Vitamin B12, added 0.00 mcg
Folate, DFE [Vitamin B9]82.32 mcg21 %
  Folate, food 82.32 mcg
  Folic acid 0.00 mcg
Vitamin C [Ascorbic acid]2.7 mg3 %
Vitamin D 0.00 mcg0 %
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.84 mg6 %
  Vitamin E, added 0.00 mg
  Tocopherol, alpha 0.84 mg
Vitamin K 6.2 mcg5 %
  Vitamin K1 [Phylloquinone]6.2 mcg
Choline 132.2 mg24 %

Minerals
NutrientAmount DV
Calcium 1060.08 mg82 %
Copper 1.55 mg172 %
Iron 12.97 mg72 %
Magnesium 562.80 mg134 %
Phosphorus 1444.80 mg116 %
Potassium 683.76 mg15 %
Selenium 92.74 mcg169 %
Sodium 26.88 mg1 %
Zinc 7.69 mg70 %

Proteins and Amino acids
NutrientAmount DV
Protein 27.79 g56 %

Carbohydrates
NutrientAmount DV
Carbohydrate 70.76 g26 %
  Fiber 57.79 g206 %
  Sugars 2.60 g
  Net carbs 12.97 g

Fats and Fatty Acids

Fatty acid by type

Saturated: 11.00%Monounsaturated: 8.00%Polyunsaturated: 81.00%
Saturated (11.00%)
Monounsaturated (8.00%)
Polyunsaturated (81.00%)
NutrientAmount DV
Fat 51.643 g66 %
  Saturated fatty acids 5.594 g28 %
    Butanoic acid 0.000 g
    Decanoic acid 0.000 g
    Dodecanoic acid 0.000 g
    Hexadecanoic acid 3.646 g
    Hexanoic acid 0.000 g
    Octadecanoic acid 1.532 g
    Octanoic acid 0.000 g
    Tetradecanoic acid 0.050 g
  Monounsaturated fatty acids 3.879 g
    Docosenoic acid 0.022 g
    Eicosenoic acid 0.077 g
    Hexadecenoic acid 0.049 g
    Octadecenoic acid 3.701 g
  Polyunsaturated fatty acids 39.757 g
    Docosahexaenoic n-3 acid (DHA) 0.000 g
    Docosapentaenoic n-3 acid (DPA) 0.000 g
    Eicosapentaenoic n-3 acid (EPA) 0.000 g
    Eicosatetraenoic acid 0.000 g
    Octadecadienoic acid 9.803 g
    Octadecatetraenoic acid 0.000 g
    Octadecatrienoic acid 29.954 g

Sterols
NutrientAmount DV
Cholesterol 0.00 mg0 %

Other
NutrientAmount DV
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 g
Caffeine 0.00 mg
Theobromine 0.00 mg
Water 9.74 g

Foods related to chia seeds

Chia seeds contains 816 calories per 168 g serving. This serving contains 52 g of fat, 28 g of protein and 71 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 2.6 g sugar and 58 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Chia seeds contains 5.6 g of saturated fat and 0 mg of cholesterol per serving. 168 g of Chia seeds contains 0.00 mcg vitamin A, 2.7 mg vitamin C, 0.00 mcg vitamin D as well as 12.97 mg of iron, 1060.08 mg of calcium, 684 mg of potassium. Chia seeds belong to 'Nuts and seeds' food category.
Food properties
SourceUSDA Food and nutrient database
CategoryNuts and seeds
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Chia seeds nutrition facts and analysis.. Daily values are based on a 2000 calorie a day diet. Recommended daily intake of essential amino acids is provided for 180 lbs person. Actual daily nutrient requirements might be different based on your age, gender, level of physical activity, medical history and other factors. All data displayed on this site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute of a doctor's advice. Please consult with your doctor before making any changes to your diet. Nutrition labels presented on this site is for illustration purposes only. Food images may show a similar or a related product and are not meant to be used for food identification. Nutritional value of a cooked product is provided for the given weight of cooked food. This page may contain affiliate links to products through which we earn commission used to support this website development and operations. Data from USDA National Nutrient Database.
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