Calories in Chia Seeds

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (30.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 159.9
  • Total Fat 10.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 0.0 mg
  • Potassium 210.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 11.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 8.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 5.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 200.1 mg
  • Copper 0.6 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 4.5 mg
  • Magnesium 120.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 2.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 249.9 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.4 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.9 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 159.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (30.0g)), Chia Seeds is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (10.0g, 58.4% of calories), including 1.0g of saturated fat. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 8.0g per serving (29% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Chia Seeds

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Chia Seeds. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Chia Seeds contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories159.9 kcal8%
Total Fat10.0 g13%
Saturated Fat1.0 g5%
Total Carbohydrate11.0 g4%
Dietary Fiber8.0 g29% ✅
Protein5.0 g10%
Calcium200.1 mg15%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium210.0 mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Chia Seeds accounts for 8% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 58.4% of the calories.

Fat 58.4%
Carbs 28.6%
Fat 58.4% Carbs 28.6% Protein 13%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 159.9 calories in Chia Seeds? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 27.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 17.5 min
HIIT 14.8 min
Downhill Skiing 19.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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