Nuts & Seeds

    Calories in Chia Seeds

    486 calories per 100g · 17g protein · 42g carbs · 31g fat

    486calories in 100g
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size 100g
    Calories
    486
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 31g40%
    Saturated Fat 3.3g16%
    Cholesterol 0mg
    Sodium 16mg1%
    Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
    Dietary Fiber 34g121%
    Total Sugars 0g
    Protein 17g
    Vitamin C2%
    Calcium49%
    Iron43%
    Potassium9%

    *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.

    Macro Breakdown

    How Does Chia Seeds Fit Your Diet?

    % of 2,000 cal/day24%
    486 cal
    % of 150g protein/day11%
    17g protein

    High fiber - 34g/100g supports digestive health and blood sugar control.

    High fat - 31g/100g. Healthy fats are fine; watch total calorie intake.

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    Compare with Similar Foods

    FoodCal
    Chia Seedsyou486
    Flaxseeds (Ground)534View
    Almonds579View
    Walnuts654View
    Greek Yogurt (Plain, 0%)59View

    All values per 100g.

    Burn Off 486 Calories

    How long to burn 100g of Chia Seeds

    155 lbs (70 kg)
    100 lbs300 lbs

    Walking

    Casual pace ~5 km/h

    1h 59m

    at 155 lbs

    Running

    Moderate pace ~9 km/h

    52 min

    at 155 lbs

    Cycling

    Moderate effort ~20 km/h

    1h 1m

    at 155 lbs

    Estimates based on MET values (ACSM). Actual calorie burn varies with fitness level, terrain, and intensity.Steps Calculator →

    Is Chia Seeds Healthy?

    Exceptional omega-3 and fiber content; absorbs 10× its weight in water for satiety.

    486kcal
    Calories / 100g
    17g
    Protein / 100g
    34g
    Fiber / 100g
    16mg
    Sodium / 100g

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    Frequently Asked Questions - Chia Seeds

    More Nuts & Seeds Nutrition Facts

    Almonds
    579 cal/100g
    P: 21g · C: 22g · F: 50g
    Walnuts
    654 cal/100g
    P: 15g · C: 14g · F: 65g
    Cashews (Raw)
    553 cal/100g
    P: 18g · C: 30g · F: 44g
    Flaxseeds (Ground)
    534 cal/100g
    P: 18g · C: 29g · F: 42g
    Peanut Butter (Natural)
    598 cal/100g
    P: 25g · C: 20g · F: 51g
    Almond Butter
    614 cal/100g
    P: 21g · C: 19g · F: 56g

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