Calories in 2 Tsp of Flaxseed

2 tsp of flaxseed (5 g) has 27 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0.9 g of protein, 2.1 g of fat and 1.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 67% fat and 20% carbs. For comparison, 1 tsp of flaxseed has 13 calories. Burning 27 calories takes about 5 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Flaxseed Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

27cal

in 2 tsp of flaxseed (5 g)

Protein0.9 g13% of calories

Fat2.1 g67% of calories

Carbs1.4 g20% of calories

1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Flaxseed calories by serving size

Common amounts of flaxseed with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 tsp	3 g	13	0.5 g	1.1 g	0.7 g
5g	5 g	27	0.9 g	2.1 g	1.4 g
2 tsp	5 g	27	0.9 g	2.1 g	1.4 g
1 tbsp	7 g	37	1.3 g	3 g	2 g
1 whole tbsp	10 g	55	1.9 g	4.3 g	3 g
2 whole tbsps	21 g	110	3.8 g	8.7 g	5.9 g
1 oz	28 g	151	5.2 g	12 g	8.2 g
100g	100 g	534	18 g	42 g	29 g
4 oz	113 g	606	21 g	48 g	33 g
1 whole cup	168 g	897	31 g	71 g	49 g
2 whole cups	336 g	1794	61 g	142 g	97 g

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Flaxseed: common questions

How many calories are in 2 tsp of flaxseed?

2 tsp of flaxseed weighs about 5 g and has 27 calories.

How much protein is in 2 tsp of flaxseed?

2 tsp of flaxseed has 0.9 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 2 tsp of flaxseed?

2 tsp of flaxseed has 1.4 g of carbohydrates, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.

How much flaxseed is 100 calories?

100 calories of flaxseed is 19 g, about 5 1/2 whole tsps of flaxseed.

More about flaxseed

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 169414. Original description: Seeds, flaxseed. Portion weights are USDA household measures.