Calories in 8 Oz of Flax Seeds
8 oz of flax seeds (227 g) has 1236 calories. That is 62% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 41 g of protein, 85 g of fat and 78 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 62% fat and 25% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of flax seeds has 927 calories. Burning 1236 calories takes about 221 minutes of brisk walking or 100 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 8 oz of flax seeds?
8 oz of flax seeds weighs about 227 g and has 1236 calories.
How much protein is in 8 oz of flax seeds?
8 oz of flax seeds has 41 g of protein, which is 82% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 8 oz of flax seeds?
8 oz of flax seeds has 78 g of carbohydrates, including 52 g of fiber and 3.5 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.