Chia Seeds — Calories and Macros
Gels in liquid. Highest fiber-per-tablespoon of common seeds.
per 2 tbsp (24g)
6% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
4g
Carbs
10g
Fat
7g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
0g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
479
Protein
16.7g
Carbs
41.7g
Fat
29.2g
Fiber
33.3g
Sugar
0g
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Common questions
How many calories are in chia seeds?
2 tbsp (24g) of chia seeds has 115 calories, with 4g protein, 10g carbs, and 7g fat.
How much protein is in chia seeds?
Chia Seeds has 4g of protein per 2 tbsp (24g). That is about 3g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is chia seeds good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Chia Seeds is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.
Is chia seeds healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings fiber. Keep an eye on the fat. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, chia seeds is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.