Flax Seeds — Calories and Macros
Ground for absorption. High lignans, omega-3 ALA.
per 2 tbsp ground (14g)
4% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
3g
Carbs
4g
Fat
6g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
0.2g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
536
Protein
21.4g
Carbs
28.6g
Fat
42.9g
Fiber
28.6g
Sugar
1.4g
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Common questions
How many calories are in flax seeds?
2 tbsp ground (14g) of flax seeds has 75 calories, with 3g protein, 4g carbs, and 6g fat.
How much protein is in flax seeds?
Flax Seeds has 3g of protein per 2 tbsp ground (14g). That is about 4g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is flax seeds good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Flax Seeds is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.
Is flax 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, flax 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.