Chia seeds: calories, protein and carbs
Chia seeds has 486 calories per 100 g, with 16.5 g protein, 42.1 g carbohydrate and 30.7 g fat. One tsp (4 g) is about 19.4 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Per 100 g | Per 1 tsp (4 g) | Per 1 tbsp (12 g) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 486 kcal | 19.4 kcal | 58.3 kcal |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 0.66 g | 1.98 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 1.68 g | 5.05 g |
| Fat | 30.7 g | 1.23 g | 3.68 g |
| Fibre | 34.4 g | 1.38 g | 4.13 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 13% · Carbohydrate 33% · Fat 54% of the energy in Chia seeds.
Diet notes
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Jain-friendly
Vitamins and minerals (per 100 g)
- Iron7.7 mg
- Zinc4.6 mg
- Saturated fat3.3 g
- Calcium631 mg
- Folate49 mcg
- Magnesium335 mg
- Potassium407 mg
Common questions
- How many calories are in 1 tsp of Chia seeds?
- One tsp (4 g) of Chia seeds has about 19.4 calories, with 0.66 g protein, 1.68 g carbohydrate and 1.23 g fat.
- How much protein is in Chia seeds?
- Chia seeds has 16.5 g of protein per 100 g. About 13% of its calories come from protein, 33% from carbohydrate and 54% from fat.
- How much fibre does Chia seeds have?
- Chia seeds has about 34.4 g of fibre per 100 g.
- What else is Chia seeds called?
- Chia seeds is also known as chia, chia seeds, sabja like, tukmaria.
- How do I track Chia seeds in my diet?
- Search for Chia seeds in the SweatByte food log. It is already in the database with household portions such as 1 tsp, so you can log it in a few taps and see your daily calories and protein.
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Values are typical for home-style cooking and change with the recipe, oil, portion and brand. This is general information, not medical or dietary advice.