Flax seed
Flax seed provides 0 kcal per 100 g and 0 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Seeds category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.25 tsp (1 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | 0 kcal | 446 −100% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 23.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 38 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 18.2 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.4 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1221 Seeds products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
- Low calorie
- 0 kcal per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 kcal per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other seeds
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Flax seed.
Product details
- Serving size
- 0.25 tsp (1 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0076114304464
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Flax seed?
Flax seed contains 0 kcal per 100 g.
Is Flax seed healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Flax seed vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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