Calories in 5 Whole Tbsps of Flaxseed
5 whole tbsps of flaxseed (52 g) has 275 calories. That is 14% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 9.4 g of protein, 22 g of fat and 15 g of carbohydrates, a split of 13% protein, 67% fat and 20% carbs. For comparison, 3 whole tbsps of flaxseed has 165 and 10 whole tbsps of flaxseed has 550 calories. Burning 275 calories takes about 49 minutes of brisk walking or 22 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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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 |
| 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 |
| 5 whole tbsps | 52 g | 275 | 9.4 g | 22 g | 15 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 5 whole tbsps of flaxseed?
5 whole tbsps of flaxseed weighs about 52 g and has 275 calories.
How much protein is in 5 whole tbsps of flaxseed?
5 whole tbsps of flaxseed has 9.4 g of protein, which is 19% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5 whole tbsps of flaxseed?
5 whole tbsps of flaxseed has 15 g of carbohydrates, including 14 g of fiber and 0.8 g of sugars.
How much flaxseed is 100 calories?
100 calories of flaxseed is 19 g, about 5 1/2 whole tsps of flaxseed.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 169414. Original description: Seeds, flaxseed. Portion weights are USDA household measures.