chia seeds nutrition facts
USDA reference data for chia seeds, shown per 100 grams with FDA-rounded values and % Daily Values — the same numbers the Nutrillius label generator uses.
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| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per cup (~170g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 486 | 826 | — |
| Total Fat | 31g | 52.7g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3g | 5.6g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 27.2mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42g | 71.4g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 34g | 57.8g | 121% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | 0g | — |
| Protein | 17g | 28.9g | 34% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 1072.7mg | 49% |
| Iron | 7.7mg | 13.1mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 691.9mg | 9% |
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA 2020 DVs). Source: USDA FoodData Central reference data.
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frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100g of chia seeds?
There are 486 calories in 100 grams of chia seeds, with 17g protein, 42g carbohydrates and 31g fat.
How much protein is in chia seeds?
Chia Seeds contains 17g of protein per 100 grams — about 34% of the FDA Daily Value. One cup (~170g) contains roughly 28.9g.
How many calories in one cup of chia seeds?
One cup of chia seeds weighs about 170g and contains roughly 826 calories.
Is this data suitable for an FDA nutrition label?
Yes — these are USDA reference values, the data source the FDA accepts for database-calculated Nutrition Facts labels. The panel on this page applies real 21 CFR 101.9 rounding. To use chia seeds in your own product label, build it in the free generator.