Calories in 1 Cup of Chia Seeds
1 cup of chia seeds (168 g) has 816 calories. That is 41% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 28 g of protein, 52 g of fat and 71 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 54% fat and 33% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of chia seeds has 612 and 1 1/2 cups of chia seeds has 1225 calories. Burning 816 calories takes about 146 minutes of brisk walking or 66 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Chia Seeds: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of chia seeds?
1 cup of chia seeds weighs about 168 g and has 816 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of chia seeds?
1 cup of chia seeds has 28 g of protein, which is 56% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of chia seeds?
1 cup of chia seeds has 71 g of carbohydrates, including 58 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707590. Original description: Chia seeds. Portion weights are USDA household measures.