Chia seeds: how many calories?

100 g has about 486 kcal and 16.5 g of protein. A usual portion (1 tbsp (12 g)) is about 58 kcal.

Group: Nuts and seeds

Chia seeds – nutrition
Nutrition100 g1 tbsp (12 g)
Energy, kcal48658
Protein, g16.52
Fat, g30.73.7
Carbohydrates, g42.15.1
Fibre, g34.44.1

Allergens: none of the 14 EU allergens

Values are approximate (USDA FoodData Central and typical Lithuanian product labels). Products from different makers vary – the exact value is on the pack.

Recipes with this food

Chia pudding with berriesIllustration (AI)
Chia pudding with berries5 min · 247 kcal · 12 g protein per portion
Quinoa porridge with berriesIllustration
Quinoa porridge with berries20 min · 348 kcal · 16 g protein per portionChia pudding with coconut milk and pear5 min · 366 kcal · 11 g protein per portion

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