How many calories are in chia seeds?

One 1 tbsp of chia seeds (12 g) has about 58 calories. Per 100 g, chia seeds has 486 calories.

How much protein is in chia seeds?

A 1 tbsp serving of chia seeds provides roughly 2 g of protein (17 g per 100 g).

What are the macros for chia seeds?

Per 1 tbsp: 2 g protein, 5 g carbs and 3.7 g fat — that's roughly 13% protein, 33% carbs and 54% fat by calories.

How do I log chia seeds without weighing it?

Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises chia seeds, estimates the portion, and returns calories and macros in about three seconds — then you can fine-tune it in plain English ("make that two servings").

Legumes, Nuts & Seeds · Nutrition facts

🌱Calories in Chia Seeds

A 1 tbsp of chia seeds (12 g) has 58 calories, with 2 g protein, 5 g carbs and 3.7 g fat.

Calories

Protein

2 g

Carbs

5 g

Fat

3.7 g

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Chia Seeds nutrition by serving size

Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 tbsp	58	2 g	5 g	3.7 g
100 g	486	17 g	42 g	31 g
1 oz (28 g)	138	4.8 g	11.9 g	8.8 g
1 cup (≈225 g)	1094	38.3 g	94.5 g	69.8 g
200 g	972	34 g	84 g	62 g

Values are approximate, rounded from USDA FoodData Central and OpenFoodFacts references. Real plates vary — that's exactly why CalorieScan AI lets you correct any estimate in plain English.

Macro breakdown

Protein 13%Carbs 33%Fat 54%

Per 100 g: 486 cal
Per 1 oz: 138 cal
Fiber: 34 g / 100 g

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Frequently asked

How many calories are in chia seeds?
One 1 tbsp of chia seeds (12 g) has about 58 calories. Per 100 g, chia seeds has 486 calories.
How much protein is in chia seeds?
A 1 tbsp serving of chia seeds provides roughly 2 g of protein (17 g per 100 g).
What are the macros for chia seeds?
Per 1 tbsp: 2 g protein, 5 g carbs and 3.7 g fat — that's roughly 13% protein, 33% carbs and 54% fat by calories.
How do I log chia seeds without weighing it?
Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises chia seeds, estimates the portion, and returns calories and macros in about three seconds — then you can fine-tune it in plain English ("make that two servings").

More legumes, nuts & seeds

🌱 Flax Seeds 🥜 Cashews 🎃 Pumpkin Seeds 🥜 Pistachios 🥜 Peanuts 🌰 Almonds 🌻 Sunflower Seeds 🥜 Peanut Butter

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