Nuts, Seeds & Oils
Calories in Chia Seeds
486
calories per 100g
16.5g
Protein
42.1g
Carbs
30.7g
Fat
Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant, native to Mexico and Guatemala. They're renowned for their exceptional omega-3 content, being one of the richest plant sources of ALA. When soaked, they absorb up to 12x their weight in water, creating a gel-like texture.
Common Serving Sizes
1 tablespoon58 cal
1 oz136 cal
1/4 cup194 cal
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