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Flax seeds

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Nutrition Facts
Portion Size100 g
Amount Per Portion545
Calories
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 47 %
   Saturated Fat 3.3g 16 %
Sodium 37mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12 %
   Dietary Fiber 23g 82 %
   Sugar 1.6g
Protein 18g 36 %
Vitamin D 0mcg 0 %
Calcium 230mg 18 %
Iron 5.8mg 32 %
Potassium 793mg 17 %
* 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: 16.00%Carbs: 10.00%
Fat (74.00%)
Protein (16.00%)
Carbs (10.00%)

Percentile of foods in the database

Calories: 28.01%Fat: 28.01%Carbs: 17.47%Protein: 26.51%
Calories (28.01%)
Fat (28.01%)
Carbs (17.47%)
Protein (26.51%)

Flax seeds nutrition facts and analysis per 100 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 651.00 mcg
  Lycopene 0.00 mcg
  Retinol 0.00 mcg
Thiamin [Vitamin B1]0.537 mg45 %
Riboflavin [Vitamin B2]0.161 mg12 %
Niacin [Vitamin B3]3.756 mg23 %
Vitamin B6 0.393 mg23 %
Vitamin B12 [Cobalamin]0.00 mcg0 %
  Vitamin B12, added 0.00 mcg
Folate, DFE [Vitamin B9]41.00 mcg10 %
  Folate, food 41.00 mcg
  Folic acid 0.00 mcg
Vitamin C [Ascorbic acid]0.6 mg1 %
Vitamin D 0.00 mcg0 %
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.00 mg0 %
  Vitamin E, added 0.00 mg
  Tocopherol, alpha 0.00 mg
Vitamin K 3.7 mcg3 %
  Vitamin K1 [Phylloquinone]3.7 mcg
Choline 78.7 mg14 %

Minerals
NutrientAmount DV
Calcium 230.00 mg18 %
Copper 1.34 mg149 %
Iron 5.78 mg32 %
Magnesium 372.00 mg89 %
Phosphorus 556.00 mg44 %
Potassium 793.00 mg17 %
Selenium 135.90 mcg247 %
Sodium 37.00 mg2 %
Zinc 4.74 mg43 %

Proteins and Amino acids
NutrientAmount DV
Protein 18.04 g36 %

Carbohydrates
NutrientAmount DV
Carbohydrate 34.36 g12 %
  Fiber 23.10 g82 %
  Sugars 1.55 g
  Net carbs 11.26 g

Fats and Fatty Acids

Fatty acid by type

Saturated: 9.90%Monounsaturated: 17.82%Polyunsaturated: 72.28%
Saturated (9.90%)
Monounsaturated (17.82%)
Polyunsaturated (72.28%)
NutrientAmount DV
Fat 37.280 g48 %
  Saturated fatty acids 3.280 g16 %
    Butanoic acid 0.000 g
    Decanoic acid 0.000 g
    Dodecanoic acid 0.000 g
    Hexadecanoic acid 1.910 g
    Hexanoic acid 0.000 g
    Octadecanoic acid 1.190 g
    Octanoic acid 0.000 g
    Tetradecanoic acid 0.008 g
  Monounsaturated fatty acids 5.940 g
    Docosenoic acid 0.013 g
    Eicosenoic acid 0.158 g
    Hexadecenoic acid 0.024 g
    Octadecenoic acid 5.760 g
  Polyunsaturated fatty acids 24.700 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 5.260 g
    Octadecatetraenoic acid 0.000 g
    Octadecatrienoic acid 19.400 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 6.80 g

Foods related to flax seeds

Flax seeds contains 545 calories per 100 g serving. This serving contains 37 g of fat, 18 g of protein and 34 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 1.6 g sugar and 23 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Flax seeds contains 3.3 g of saturated fat and 0 mg of cholesterol per serving. 100 g of Flax seeds contains 0.00 mcg vitamin A, 0.6 mg vitamin C, 0.00 mcg vitamin D as well as 5.78 mg of iron, 230.00 mg of calcium, 793 mg of potassium. Flax seeds belong to 'Nuts and seeds' food category.
Food properties
SourceUSDA Food and nutrient database
CategoryNuts and seeds
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Flax 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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