- Energy: 486 kcal per 100 g.
- Protein 16.5 g, carbs 7.7 g and fat 30.7 g per 100 g.
- Carbs are listed without fibre, like on European labels. Fibre: 34.4 g per 100 g.
- Most of the energy, about 74%, comes from fat.
- Data is from the USDA FoodData Central database and is approximate.
Calories and nutrients per 100 g
The energy value of "Chia seeds" is 486 kcal per 100 g. This value counts the energy from protein, carbs and fat.
Of this food's energy, protein makes up about 18%, carbs 8% and fat 74%. The split assumes 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs and 9 kcal per gram of fat (fibre is not counted).
Calories by weight
A real portion is rarely exactly 100 g. The table shows the calories and nutrients for common weights.
| Amount | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 146 | 5 g | 2.3 g | 9.2 g |
| 50 g | 243 | 8.3 g | 3.9 g | 15.4 g |
| 100 g | 486 | 16.5 g | 7.7 g | 30.7 g |
| 150 g | 729 | 24.8 g | 11.6 g | 46.1 g |
| 200 g | 972 | 33 g | 15.4 g | 61.4 g |
| 250 g | 1215 | 41.3 g | 19.3 g | 76.8 g |
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Compared with similar foods
The "Legumes, nuts and seeds" group has 39 foods in our overview. By energy value, "Chia seeds" ranks number 17 from the lowest in calories. The group average is 434 kcal per 100 g.
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How many calories are in 100 g of "Chia seeds"?
There are 486 kcal in 100 g. The value is approximate and comes from the USDA FoodData Central database.
How much protein, carbs and fat does "Chia seeds" contain?
Per 100 g: 16.5 g protein, 7.7 g carbs and 30.7 g fat. Carbs are listed without fibre, like on European labels; fibre adds 34.4 g.
How many calories are in a 150 g serving of "Chia seeds"?
About 729 kcal in 150 g.
Where do these values come from?
From the publicly available USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy). These are average values; actual composition varies by variety, brand and preparation.
Values are approximate and come from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy); carbohydrates are shown without fibre, like on European labels. Actual composition depends on variety, brand and preparation. For packaged foods, trust the label. The information is general and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian.