Calories in 1 Cup of Flax Seeds
1 cup of flax seeds (168 g) has 916 calories. That is 46% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 30 g of protein, 63 g of fat and 58 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 62% fat and 25% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of flax seeds has 687 and 1 1/2 cups of flax seeds has 1373 calories. Burning 916 calories takes about 164 minutes of brisk walking or 74 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Flax Seeds: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of flax seeds?
1 cup of flax seeds weighs about 168 g and has 916 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of flax seeds?
1 cup of flax seeds has 30 g of protein, which is 61% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of flax seeds?
1 cup of flax seeds has 58 g of carbohydrates, including 39 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707588. Original description: Flax seeds. Portion weights are USDA household measures.