Calories in Chia Seeds

📏 Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (28.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 136.1
  • Total Fat 8.6 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.9 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 4.5 mg
  • Potassium 114.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 11.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber 9.6 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 4.6 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 15.1 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.4 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.1 mg
  • Calcium 176.7 mg
  • Copper 0.3 mg
  • Folate 13.7 µg
  • Iron 2.2 mg
  • Magnesium 93.8 mg
  • Manganese 0.8 mg
  • Niacin 2.5 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.1 mg
  • Phosphorus 240.8 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.2 mg
  • Zinc 1.3 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

Chia Seeds contains 136.1 calories per serving (2 tablespoons (28.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. The majority of its calories come from fat (8.6g, 54.1% of calories), including 0.9g of saturated fat. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 9.6g per serving (34% 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, Dried.

🔬 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.

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📊 % 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
Calories136.1 kcal6.8%
Total Fat8.6 g11%
Saturated Fat0.9 g5%
Sodium4.5 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate11.8 g4%
Dietary Fiber9.6 g34% ✅
Protein4.6 g9%
Vitamin A15.1 IU0%
Vitamin C0.4 mg0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg1%
Thiamin (B-1)0.17 mg14%
Riboflavin (B-2)0.05 mg4%
Niacin (B-3)2.5 mg15%
Pantothenic Acid (B-5)0.12 mg2%
Folate13.7 µg3%
Calcium176.7 mg14%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Potassium114.0 mg2%
Magnesium93.8 mg22% ✅
Phosphorus240.8 mg19%
Zinc1.3 mg12%
Copper0.26 mg29% ✅
Manganese0.76 mg33% ✅
Selenium15.5 µg28% ✅

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Chia Seeds accounts for 6.8% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 54.1% of the calories.

Fat 54.1%
Carbs 33%
Fat 54.1% Carbs 33% Protein 12.9%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 136.1 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 10.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 23.5 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 14.9 min
HIIT 12.6 min
Gymnastics 31.1 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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