Calories in Chia seeds
58 kcal per 1 tbsp (12 g) ·486 kcal per 100 g
A serving of chia seeds (1 tbsp, 12 g) has 58 calories, with 2 g protein, 5.1 g carbohydrate, 3.7 g fat and 4.1 g fibre. 100 g has 486 calories.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 486 kcal | 58 kcal |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 30.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Fibre | 34.4 g | 4.1 g |
Serving shown: 1 tbsp (12 g). Values are reference estimates.
Calorie split
- Protein
- 13%
- Carbs
- 33%
- Fat
- 54%
Calories per serving
- 1 tbsp (12 g)58 kcal
- 1 oz (28 g)136 kcal
Common questions
- How many calories are in chia seeds?
- A serving of chia seeds (1 tbsp, 12 g) has 58 calories, with 2 g protein, 5.1 g carbohydrate, 3.7 g fat and 4.1 g fibre. 100 g has 486 calories.
- How many calories are in 100 g of chia seeds?
- 100 g of chia seeds has 486 calories: 16.5 g protein, 42.1 g carbohydrate, 30.7 g fat and 34.4 g fibre.
- How much protein is in chia seeds?
- There are 2 g of protein in 1 tbsp (12 g) (16.5 g per 100 g). 13% of its calories come from protein, so it's mostly fat.
- How many calories are in other portions of chia seeds?
- 1 oz (28 g): 136 kcal.
Values per 100 g come from USDA FoodData Central and standard food-composition tables; per-portion figures are calculated from them. Brands and recipes vary, so check the label when you have one.