How many calories are in flax seeds?

One 1 tbsp of flax seeds (10 g) has about 53 calories. Per 100 g, flax seeds has 534 calories.

How much protein is in flax seeds?

A 1 tbsp serving of flax seeds provides roughly 1.8 g of protein (18 g per 100 g).

What are the macros for flax seeds?

Per 1 tbsp: 1.8 g protein, 2.9 g carbs and 4.2 g fat — that's roughly 13% protein, 20% carbs and 67% fat by calories.

How do I log flax seeds without weighing it?

Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises flax 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 Flax Seeds

A 1 tbsp of flax seeds (10 g) has 53 calories, with 1.8 g protein, 2.9 g carbs and 4.2 g fat.

Calories

Protein

1.8 g

Carbs

2.9 g

Fat

4.2 g

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Flax Seeds nutrition by serving size

Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 tbsp	53	1.8 g	2.9 g	4.2 g
100 g	534	18 g	29 g	42 g
1 oz (28 g)	151	5.1 g	8.2 g	11.9 g
1 cup (≈225 g)	1202	40.5 g	65.3 g	94.5 g
200 g	1068	36 g	58 g	84 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 20%Fat 67%

Per 100 g: 534 cal
Per 1 oz: 151 cal
Fiber: 27 g / 100 g

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Frequently asked

How many calories are in flax seeds?
One 1 tbsp of flax seeds (10 g) has about 53 calories. Per 100 g, flax seeds has 534 calories.
How much protein is in flax seeds?
A 1 tbsp serving of flax seeds provides roughly 1.8 g of protein (18 g per 100 g).
What are the macros for flax seeds?
Per 1 tbsp: 1.8 g protein, 2.9 g carbs and 4.2 g fat — that's roughly 13% protein, 20% carbs and 67% fat by calories.
How do I log flax seeds without weighing it?
Take a photo of your plate in CalorieScan AI. The app recognises flax 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

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

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