Home / Food calories / Chia seeds
Food nutrition · Fats & nuts

Chia seeds — calories & nutrition

Chia seeds has about 515 kcal per 100 g — 17 g protein, 42 g carbs and 31 g fat. Below is the full breakdown per 100 g and per typical serving, plus answers to common questions.

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (1 tbsp (15 g))
Calories515 kcal77 kcal
Protein17 g2.6 g
Carbs42 g6.3 g
Fat31 g4.7 g

Values from the USDA FoodData Central database.

Frequently asked questions

Chia seeds: how many calories does it have?

Chia seeds contains about 515 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving (1 tbsp (15 g)) is roughly 77 kcal.

Chia seeds: how much protein does it have?

Per 100 g, Chia seeds provides 17 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 31 g of fat.

Does Chia seeds fit a healthy diet?

Yes — like any food, Chia seeds fits a healthy, goal-based diet when portioned to your daily calories and macros. Use the figures above to match it to your plan.

Related foods

Want this in a full meal plan?2fit4u builds these foods into a plan dialled to your goal — free to start.
Build my free plan →