Ground flaxseed, also called flaxseed meal, is flaxseed that has been milled into a fine powder so the body can digest it more easily. It is used in smoothies, oatmeal, and baking.
Nutritionally, ground flaxseed is rich in fiber and healthy fats. Per 100 g it provides about 545 kcal, 34.4 g of carbohydrates, 18.0 g of protein, 37.3 g of fat, and 23.1 g of dietary fiber.
Ground flaxseed is often used as an egg substitute in vegan baking. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Ground Flaxseed?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical tablespoon (10 g) provides roughly 55 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
545.1 kcal
34.4 g
18 g
37.3 g
1 tablespoon
10 g
54.5 kcal
3.4 g
1.8 g
3.7 g
2 tablespoons
20 g
109 kcal
6.9 g
3.6 g
7.5 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
545.1 kcal
Energy (kJ)
2280.6 kJ
Protein
18 g
Carbohydrates
34.4 g
Fat
37.3 g
Dietary fiber
23.1 g
Saturated fat
3.28 g
Sodium
36.7 mg
Calcium
229.9 mg
Potassium
793 mg
Magnesium
372 mg
Iron
5.78 mg
Zinc
4.74 mg
Vitamin B1
0.537 mg
Vitamin B3
3.76 mg
Vitamin B6
0.393 mg
Vitamin B7
33.8 µg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
41.4 µg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
3.68 µg
Questions and answers
Ground Flaxseed nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in ground flaxseed?
Ground flaxseed provides about 545 calories per 100 g. A typical tablespoon (10 g) provides roughly 55 calories.
Is ground flaxseed high in fiber?
Yes. Ground flaxseed provides about 23.1 g of dietary fiber per 100 g.
Is ground flaxseed high in protein?
Ground flaxseed provides about 18 g of protein per 100 g.
