Nuts and Seeds

Seeds, chia seeds, dried

Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026

486kcal per 100 g
16.5 gProtein
30.7 gFat
42.1 gCarbohydrate

Energy and macronutrients

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Energy486 kcal2,034 kJ—
Protein16.5 g—
Fat30.7 g41%
of which saturated3.3 g17%
Monounsaturated fat2.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fat23.7 g—
Cholesterol0 mg—
Carbohydrate42.1 g—
Fibre34.4 g123%
Sodium16 mg1%
Water5.8 g—

Minerals

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Potassium407 mg12%
Calcium631 mg49%
Magnesium335 mg80%
Phosphorus860 mg69%
Iron7.7 mg43%
Zinc4.6 mg42%
Copper0.92 mg103%
Selenium55 µg100%

Vitamins

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Beta-carotene24 µg—
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.5 mg3%
Thiamin (B1)0.62 mg52%
Riboflavin (B2)0.17 mg13%
Niacin (B3)8.8 mg55%
Folate49 µg12%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Vitamin C1.6 mg2%

In its food group

Position among 140 foods in “Nuts and Seeds”
Energy486 kcal · median 574 kcal
Protein16.5 g · median 15.5 g
Fibre34.4 g · median 8.8 g
Saturated fat3.3 g · median 5.3 g
Salt0.04 g · median 0.05 g

53% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.

Nuts and Seeds: nutrient values →

Richest in

Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
  • Fibre34.4 g · 123%
  • Copper0.92 mg · 103%
  • Selenium55 µg · 100%
  • Magnesium335 mg · 80%
  • Phosphorus860 mg · 69%

Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.