Calories in Chia Seeds

58kcal per 1 tbsp (12 g)

486 kcal per 100 g · about 3% of a 2,000-kcal day

Chia seeds are almost a third fiber and swell into a gel when they hit liquid. That is why a small tablespoon at about 58 calories can thicken a whole pudding.

Chia Seeds nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp
Calories486 kcal58 kcal
Protein16.5 g2 g
Carbs42.1 g5.1 g
Fat30.7 g3.7 g
Fiber34.4 g4.1 g
Sugar0 g0 g

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Values based on USDA FoodData Central reference entries. Actual nutrition varies with variety, preparation, and portion. © 2026 NibbleCal.