Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 486 kcal |
| Protein | 16.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.7 g |
| Fibre | 34.4 g |
| Fat | 30.7 g |
| Magnesium | 335 mg |
| Calcium | 631 mg |
| Zinc | 4.6 mg |
Where its calories come from
- Protein 18%
- Carbohydrate 8%
- Fat 74%
Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.
How many calories in one serving of chia seeds?
About 73 kcal for a heaped tablespoon (15 g), and about 146 kcal if you have two.
One serving, against your day
How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (15 g) fills.
50.2 mg
94.7 mg
2.5 g
0.7 mg
1.2 mg
7.3 µg
Source
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 170554: Seeds, chia seeds, dried). Not in the Indian tables. Carbohydrate is available carbohydrate (the USDA figure minus fibre), as in the Indian tables.
Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.
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Are chia seeds good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?
Weight loss
Eat in moderationA heaped tablespoon (15 g) is about 73 kcal, so keep it to that.
PCOS and PCOD
Eat in moderationA heaped tablespoon (15 g) is about 73 kcal, so keep it to that.
Diabetes
Good choiceOnly 1.2 g of carbohydrate in a 15 g serving.
Menopause
Fine as part of a meal95 mg of calcium and 2.5 g of protein in a 15 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.
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