Calories in Chia Seeds

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

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

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

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
Calories	159.9 kcal	8%
Total Fat	10.0 g	13%
Saturated Fat	1.0 g	5%
Total Carbohydrate	11.0 g	4%
Dietary Fiber	8.0 g	29% ✅
Protein	5.0 g	10%
Calcium	200.1 mg	15%
Iron	4.5 mg	25%
Potassium	210.0 mg	4%

* 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.

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
Basketball: Game	14.7 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.

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