How many calories are in chia seeds?
Chia seeds: about 2 tablespoons (28 g) have 138 kcal and 4.7 g of protein. Per 100 g: 486 kcal.
Values for: dried
about 2 tablespoons (28 g)
138kcal
100 g
486kcal
Nutrients per 100 g
- Protein
- 16.5 g
- Carbs
- 42.1 g
- Fat
- 30.7 g
- Fiber
- 34.4 g
- Sugars
- no data
Is it a source of protein? Yes: 14% of its calories come from protein, so it meets the EU labelling criterion for “source of protein” (at least 12%; “high protein” needs 20%; Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
34.4 g of its 42.1 g of carbs is fiber.
Servings and amounts
| Amount | kcal | Prot. | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| about 2 tablespoons (28 g) | 138 | 4.7 | 11.9 | 8.7 |
| 50 g | 243 | 8.3 | 21.1 | 15.4 |
| 100 g | 486 | 16.5 | 42.1 | 30.7 |
| 150 g | 729 | 24.8 | 63.2 | 46.1 |
| 200 g | 972 | 33 | 84.2 | 61.4 |
Household servings are the weights given by the same source; the rest is scaled from 100 g. Weigh something else and the app does the maths.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chia seeds?
Chia seeds: about 2 tablespoons (28 g) have 138 kcal and 4.7 g of protein. Per 100 g: 486 kcal. Values for: dried.
How much protein is in chia seeds?
about 2 tablespoons (28 g): 4.7 g of protein. Per 100 g, 16.5 g, with 42.1 g of carbs and 30.7 g of fat. Is it a source of protein? Yes: 14% of its calories come from protein, so it meets the EU labelling criterion for “source of protein” (at least 12%; “high protein” needs 20%; Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
What are the macros of chia seeds?
Per 100 g: 16.5 g of protein, 42.1 g of carbs, 30.7 g of fat and 34.4 g of fiber.
Are these values raw or cooked?
They are for chia seeds: dried. Cooking changes the weight (water is lost or absorbed), so always compare in the same state.
Are chia seeds fattening?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own: the day’s total does. about 2 tablespoons (28 g): 138 kcal, 7% of the 2,000 kcal used as the reference on food labels.
How do I know how much is on my plate without weighing it?
Eyeballing it is where manual counting breaks. With a photo, Renzy estimates the amount and the calories, and you correct whatever needs it.
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Source
USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry 170554
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