Nuts and seeds
How much protein is in flaxseed?
Flaxseed has 18.3 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 tbsp, ground, 7 g) has 1.3 g of protein and 37 calories.
- Protein, 1 tbsp, ground (7 g)
- 1.3 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 3.4 g
Moderate protein density
Protein in flaxseed by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp, ground (2.5 g) | 0.5 g | 13 | 0.7 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 tbsp, ground (7 g) | 1.3 g | 37 | 2 g | 3 g |
| 1 cup, whole (168 g) | 30.7 g | 897 | 48.6 g | 70.9 g |
| 1 tbsp, whole (10.3 g) | 1.9 g | 55 | 3 g | 4.3 g |
| 1 tsp, whole (3.4 g) | 0.6 g | 18 | 1 g | 1.4 g |
| 100 g | 18.3 g | 534 | 28.9 g | 42.2 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 534
- Protein
- 18.3 g
- Carbs
- 28.9 g
- Fat
- 42.2 g
- Fibre
- 27.3 g
- Sugar
- 1.6 g
- Sodium
- 30 mg
Nuts and seeds: most protein per calorie
- Hemp seeds 5.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Pumpkin seeds 5.4 g protein per 100 cal
- Peanuts 4.2 g protein per 100 cal
- Peanut butter 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Almonds 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Pistachios 3.7 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is flaxseed high in protein?
Somewhat. It has 3.4 g of protein per 100 calories, more than 38% of the 106 foods we track. Foods like chicken breast or tofu sit well above that.
How much protein is in 100 g of flaxseed?
18.3 g, with 534 calories.
How much flaxseed gives you 30 g of protein?
About 164 g, for roughly 876 calories. That's about 23.4 servings of 1 tbsp, ground.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 169414: "Seeds, flaxseed" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.