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
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 486 kcal | 58 kcal |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 2 g |
| Carbs | 42.1 g | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 30.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Fiber | 34.4 g | 4.1 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 13% Carbs 33% Fat 54%
Chia Seeds calories by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (12 g) | 58 kcal | 2 g | 5.1 g | 3.7 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 138 kcal | 4.7 g | 11.9 g | 8.7 g |
| 50 g | 243 kcal | 8.3 g | 21.1 g | 15.4 g |
| 100 g | 486 kcal | 16.5 g | 42.1 g | 30.7 g |
| 200 g | 972 kcal | 33 g | 84.2 g | 61.4 g |
| 250 g | 1215 kcal | 41.3 g | 105.3 g | 76.8 g |
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