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).
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| 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 |