Calories in Chia seeds
Chia seeds have 517 kcal per 100 g, with 17 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 33 g fat.
Nutrition per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 517 | 17 g | 38 g | 33 g | 0 mg |
Where the calories come from
13% protein · 30% carbohydrate · 57% fat, by energy (4, 4 and 9 kcal per gram).
- Protein 13%
- Carbs 30%
- Fat 57%
100 g of chia seeds on the day view
What logging 100 g of chia seeds looks like in Kaunto: 517 kcal is 26% of a 2,000 kcal day, and 2 servings reach 30 g of protein.
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Compared with other grains & bread
Per 100 g. Closest by protein per calorie.
| Food | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chia seeds | 517 | 17 g | 38 g | 33 g |
| Couscous, cooked | 112 | 3.8 g | 23 g | 0.2 g |
| Bulgur, uncooked | 372 | 12 g | 76 g | 2.4 g |
| Oats, dry | 379 | 13 g | 68 g | 6.5 g |
| Spinach spaghetti, cooked | 130 | 4.6 g | 26 g | 0.6 g |
| Millet, cooked | 119 | 3.5 g | 24 g | 1 g |
Side-by-side comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of chia seeds?
100 g of chia seeds (100 g) contains 517 kcal, 17 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 33 g fat.
How much protein is in chia seeds?
Chia seeds have 17 g of protein per 100 g.
What are the macros of chia seeds?
Per 100 g: 17 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate, 33 g fat. By energy that is 13% protein, 30% carbohydrate and 57% fat, so most of their calories come from fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, “Chia seeds, dry, raw”, FDC ID 2710819 (Foundation Foods), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. Counting macros for the first time? Start with how to count macros.