Seeds (chia seeds, dried) nutrition facts
Salvia hispanica
100 grams of seeds, chia seeds, dried contain 486 calories, 17 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 31 g of fat. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber (123% DV), manganese (118% DV), copper (103% DV) and selenium (100% DV). Most of its calories (54%) come from fat. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Dietary fiber123%
- Manganese118%
- Copper103%
- Selenium100%
- Magnesium80%
- Phosphorus69%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.62 mg | 52% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.83 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% |
| Iron | 7.72 mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 335 mg | 80% |
| Phosphorus | 860 mg | 69% |
| Zinc | 4.58 mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.92 mg | 103% |
| Manganese | 2.72 mg | 118% |
| Selenium | 55.2 µg | 100% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 3.33 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.31 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.7 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 5.8 g | - |
How it compares to other nut and seed products
| Per 100 g | Seeds (chia seeds, dried) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 486 | 496 | -2% |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 15.3 g | +8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 28.8 g | +46% |
| Total fat | 30.7 g | 39 g | -21% |
| Dietary fiber | 34.4 g | 8.53 g | +303% |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 159 mg | -90% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170554. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.