Chia Seed Nutrition
Dried chia seeds contain 6% water, 42% carbohydrates, 16% protein, and 31% fat. In a 100-gram (3.5 oz) amount, chia seeds are a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value, DV) of the B vitamins, thiamin and niacin (54% and 59% DV, respectively), and a moderate source of riboflavin (14% DV) and folate (12% DV). Several dietary minerals are in rich content, including calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc (all more than 20% DV; see table).
Source : Wikipedia
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 486 kcal (2,030 kJ) |
Carbohydrates
|
42.1 g
|
Dietary fiber | 34.4 g |
Fat
|
30.7 g
|
Protein
|
16.5 g
|
Vitamins |
Quantity
%DV†
|
Vitamin A equiv. |
7%
54 μg |
Thiamine (B1) |
54%
0.62 mg |
Riboflavin (B2) |
14%
0.17 mg |
Niacin (B3) |
59%
8.83 mg |
Folate (B9) |
12%
49 μg |
Vitamin C |
2%
1.6 mg |
Vitamin E |
3%
0.5 mg |
Minerals |
Quantity
%DV†
|
Calcium |
63%
631 mg |
Iron |
59%
7.7 mg |
Magnesium |
94%
335 mg |
Manganese |
130%
2.72 mg |
Phosphorus |
123%
860 mg |
Potassium |
9%
407 mg |
Zinc |
48%
4.6 mg |
Other constituents | Quantity |
Water | 5.8 g |