Nutrients in 100 calories of Flaxseed

Seeds, flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum).

Weight per 100 Calories

Flaxseed

18.7g

Flaxseed has very high energy density in comparison to other foods.

Macros Ratio

Protein Fat Carbs

13%

67%

20%

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Macro Nutrients

Flaxseed

Energy100 kcal

3.45%

Flaxseed has 100 kcal of Energy per 100 calories, which is 3.45% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years

Fat7.9 g

8.14%

Flaxseed has 7.8951310861423 g of Fat per 100 calories, which is 8.14% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 97g per day for Men 19-50 years

Saturated Fat0.69 g

2.14%

Flaxseed has 0.68595505617978 g of Saturated Fat per 100 calories, which is 2.14% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 32g per day for Men 19-50 years

Omega 34.27 g

267%

Flaxseed has 4.2720973782772 g of Omega 3 per 100 calories, which is 267% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years

Omega 61.1 g

6.5%

Flaxseed has 1.1054307116105 g of Omega 6 per 100 calories, which is 6.5% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 17g per day for Men 19-50 years

Cholesterol0 mg

Flaxseed has 0 mg of Cholesterol per 100 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 290mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Carbohydrate5.4 g

4.16%

Flaxseed has 5.4082397003745 g of Carbohydrate per 100 calories, which is 4.16% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 130g per day for Men 19-50 years

Sugars0.29 g

0.4%

Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]

Flaxseed has 0.29026217228464 g of Sugars per 100 calories, which is 0.4% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years

Fructose0 g

≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]

Flaxseed has 0 g of Fructose per 100 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years

Glucose0.075 g

Flaxseed has 0.074906367041199 g of Glucose per 100 calories, which is % of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of g per day for Men 19-50 years

Sucrose0.22 g

Flaxseed has 0.21535580524345 g of Sucrose per 100 calories, which is % of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of g per day for Men 19-50 years

Fiber5.1 g

13.5%

Flaxseed has 5.1123595505618 g of Fiber per 100 calories, which is 13.5% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 38g per day for Men 19-50 years

Protein3.43 g

6.1%

Flaxseed has 3.4250936329588 g of Protein per 100 calories, which is 6.1% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 56g per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamins

Flaxseed

Vitamin A0 μg

RAE, retinol activity equivalents

Flaxseed has 0 μg of Vitamin A per 100 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 900μg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B10.31 mg

25.7%

Thiamine

Flaxseed has 0.30786516853933 mg of Vitamin B1 per 100 calories, which is 25.7% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B20.03 mg

2.3%

Riboflavin

Flaxseed has 0.030149812734082 mg of Vitamin B2 per 100 calories, which is 2.3% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B30.58 mg

3.6%

Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide

Flaxseed has 0.57677902621723 mg of Vitamin B3 per 100 calories, which is 3.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 16mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B50.18 mg

3.7%

Pantothenic acid

Flaxseed has 0.18445692883895 mg of Vitamin B5 per 100 calories, which is 3.7% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 5mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B60.089 mg

6.8%

Pyridoxine

Flaxseed has 0.088576779026217 mg of Vitamin B6 per 100 calories, which is 6.8% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin B76.33 μg

21%

Biotin

Flaxseed has 6.3295880149813 μg of Vitamin B7 per 100 calories, which is 21% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 30μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin B916.3 μg

4.07%

Folates and Folic Acid

Flaxseed has 16.292134831461 μg of Vitamin B9 per 100 calories, which is 4.07% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 400μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin B120 μg

Cobalamin

Flaxseed has 0 μg of Vitamin B12 per 100 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin C0.11 mg

0.12%

Ascorbic acid

Flaxseed has 0.1123595505618 mg of Vitamin C per 100 calories, which is 0.12% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 90mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin D0 IU

Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol

Flaxseed has 0 IU of Vitamin D per 100 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 600IU per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin E0.058 mg

0.39%

Tocopherols and Tocotrienols

Flaxseed has 0.058052434456929 mg of Vitamin E per 100 calories, which is 0.39% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 15mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin K0.81 μg

0.67%

Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Flaxseed has 0.80524344569288 μg of Vitamin K per 100 calories, which is 0.67% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 120μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Minerals

Flaxseed

Calcium47.8 mg

4.78%

Flaxseed has 47.752808988764 mg of Calcium per 100 calories, which is 4.78% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Copper0.23 mg

25.4%

Flaxseed has 0.22846441947566 mg of Copper per 100 calories, which is 25.4% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Fluoride

Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]

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Iron1.07 mg

13.4%

Flaxseed has 1.0730337078652 mg of Iron per 100 calories, which is 13.4% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 8mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Magnesium73.4 mg

17.5%

Flaxseed has 73.408239700375 mg of Magnesium per 100 calories, which is 17.5% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 420mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Manganese0.46 mg

20.2%

Flaxseed has 0.46479400749064 mg of Manganese per 100 calories, which is 20.2% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Molybdenum

Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]

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Phosphorus120 mg

17%

Flaxseed has 120.22471910112 mg of Phosphorus per 100 calories, which is 17% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 700mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Potassium152 mg

4.48%

Flaxseed has 152.24719101124 mg of Potassium per 100 calories, which is 4.48% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Selenium4.76 μg

8.65%

Flaxseed has 4.7565543071161 μg of Selenium per 100 calories, which is 8.65% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 55μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Sodium5.6 mg

0.37%

Flaxseed has 5.6179775280899 mg of Sodium per 100 calories, which is 0.37% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Zinc0.81 mg

7.4%

Flaxseed has 0.812734082397 mg of Zinc per 100 calories, which is 7.4% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 11mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Water1.3 g

0.035%

Flaxseed has 1.3033707865169 g of Water per 100 calories, which is 0.035% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins in 100 calories of Flaxseed:

100 calories of Flaxseed is an excellent source of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B7.
It has some Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9.
While 100 calories of product has trace amounts of Vitamin B2, it has no Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.

Minerals in 100 calories of Flaxseed:

100 calories of Flaxseed is an excellent source of Copper and Manganese.
It has a good amount of Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium and Zinc.
It also has some Calcium and Potassium.
It has no Sodium.

Macronutrients in 100 calories of Flaxseed:

100 calories of Flaxseed has outstanding amounts of Omega 3.
It has a good amount of Fat and Fiber.
It also has some Omega 6, Carbohydrate and Protein.
While 100 calories of product has trace amounts of Saturated Fat, it has no Sugars, Fructose, Glucose and Sucrose.

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Nutrients in 100 calories of Flaxseed

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