Calories in chia seeds
- per 100g
- 486kcal
- per 1 tbsp (15g)
- 73kcal
- protein per 100 kcal
- 3.4g
Nutrition
| Typical values | per 100g | per 1 tbsp (15g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 486 kcal | 73 kcal |
| Fat | 31g | 4.6g |
| of which saturates | 3.3g | 0.5g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.7g | 1.2g |
| of which sugars | — | — |
| Fibre | 34g | 5.2g |
| Protein | 17g | 2.5g |
| Salt | 0.04g | 0.01g |
SourceUSDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy)USDA FoodData Central (CC0)
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Fits73 kcal, 2.5g protein
You’d have about 527 kcal left.
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Compared with similar foods
| Food (per 100g) | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chia seeds | 486 | 17g | 7.7g | 31g |
| Almonds | 579 | 21g | 9.1g | 50g |
| Cashews | 574 | 15g | 30g | 46g |
| Peanut butter | 598 | 22g | 17g | 51g |
| Peanuts, dry roasted | 587 | 24g | 13g | 50g |
| Walnuts | 654 | 15g | 7g | 65g |
Chia seeds: quick answers
How many calories are in chia seeds?
Chia seeds has 486 kcal per 100g, or about 73 kcal in a 1 tbsp (15g) portion, according to USDA FoodData Central.
How much protein is in chia seeds?
17g of protein per 100g, which is 3.4g of protein for every 100 kcal.