Chia seeds calories and protein per tablespoon
one ounce of chia seeds (28.35 g) has about 138 kcal and 4.7 g protein. Per 100 g, dried chia seeds has 486 kcal and 16.5 g protein.
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Nutrition per 100 g and per serving
| Serving | Grams | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Fibre (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds, chia seeds, dried (USDA FDC 170554)Per 100 g, as published | 100 g | 486 | 16.5 | 42.1 | 30.7 | 34.4 |
| one ounce of chia seedsUSDA portion: 1 oz | 28.35 g | 138 | 4.7 | 11.9 | 8.7 | 9.8 |
| 1 tbsp of chia seedsAssumed weight | 12 g (assumed) | 58 | 2 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Per 100 g values: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, fdcId 170554: Seeds, chia seeds, dried. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference, so it includes the fibre shown.
For gym-goers
Chia seeds gives 3.4 g protein per 100 kcal.
By protein per 100 g, chia seeds ranks #13 of 38 foods on these pages.
Foods on these pages with more protein per 100 kcal:
About Chia seeds
Chia seeds are tiny black and white seeds soaked in water, milk or nimbu pani, where they swell into a gel.
- Most of chia's carbohydrate is fibre, which is why the fibre line is so close to the carbohydrate line.
- Chia is different from sabja, the basil seed used in falooda.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one ounce of chia seeds?
one ounce of chia seeds (28.35 g) has about 138 kcal, 4.7 g protein, 8.7 g fat and 11.9 g carbohydrate.
How much protein is in 100 g of chia seeds?
100 g of dried chia seeds has about 16.5 g protein and 486 kcal, with 30.7 g fat and 42.1 g carbohydrate.
Is chia seeds high in protein compared with other foods here?
By protein per 100 g, chia seeds ranks #13 of 38 foods on these pages, with 16.5 g per 100 g. That is 3.4 g protein per 100 kcal.
Are chia seeds the same as sabja seeds?
No. Sabja are basil seeds; they look alike when soaked but are a different plant, and this page measures chia only.
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Sources
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central (Public domain (CC0 1.0)).
- fdcId 170554: Seeds, chia seeds, dried (SR Legacy)
Nutrition values are general reference data, not medical or dietary advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian for your own needs.