Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds from the chia plant. When mixed with liquid, they absorb it and form a gel, making them popular in puddings, smoothies, and as an egg substitute.
Nutritionally, chia seeds are high in fat, protein, and calcium. Per 100 g they provide about 517 kcal, 38.3 g of carbohydrates, 17.0 g of protein, and 32.9 g of fat. They also provide about 595 mg of calcium per 100 g.
Chia seeds are energy-dense, so they are usually eaten in small portions. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Chia Seeds?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical tablespoon (about 12 g) provides roughly 62 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
517 kcal
38.3 g
17 g
32.9 g
1 tablespoon
12 g
62 kcal
4.6 g
2 g
3.9 g
2 tablespoons
24 g
124.1 kcal
9.2 g
4.1 g
7.9 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
