Calories in Flaxseed (ground)

53kcal per 1 tbsp (10 g)

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

Ground flaxseed stirs plant omega-3s and fiber into smoothies or oatmeal for about 53 calories a tablespoon. Grinding it is what makes those nutrients available.

Flaxseed (ground) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp
Calories534 kcal53 kcal
Protein18.3 g1.8 g
Carbs28.9 g2.9 g
Fat42.2 g4.2 g
Fiber27.3 g2.7 g
Sugar1.6 g0.2 g

Where the calories come from

Flaxseed (ground) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (10 g)53 kcal1.8 g2.9 g4.2 g
1 oz (28 g)151 kcal5.2 g8.2 g12 g
50 g267 kcal9.2 g14.5 g21.1 g
100 g534 kcal18.3 g28.9 g42.2 g
200 g1068 kcal36.6 g57.8 g84.4 g
250 g1335 kcal45.8 g72.3 g105.5 g

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