Learn About Flax Seed Nutrition, Flax Seed Calorie Content and
Other Flax Seed Information
While flax seed, also known as linseed, is rich in protein,
research suggests that its health benefits probably have more to do
with its fatty acid and fiber profile. Find out flax seed calorie
content, plus other flax seed nutrition facts from our flax seed
information below.
Read on to get the nutrient profile of flax seed. Browse the rest
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Nutrient Profile of Flaxseed |
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Proximate |
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100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) |
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Food Energy |
450 Kilocalories (Calories) |
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Fat* |
41.0 grams |
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Total Dietary Fiber |
28.0 grams |
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Protein |
20.0 grams |
*Analyzed by the American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS)
Official Method Am 2-93, which is based on the Federation of
Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations Ltd. (FOSFA) Official
Method. The American Organization of Analytical Chemists (AOAC
International) Method 996.06 will produce a slightly lower
fat content. |
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Mineral Content of Flax seed
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Vitamin Content of Flax seed
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Minerals |
Mg/100g |
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Vitamins |
Mg/100g |
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(Water Soluble) |
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Calcium |
236 |
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Ascorbic Acid / C |
0.50 |
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Copper |
1 |
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Thiamin / B1 |
0.53 |
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Iron |
5 |
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Riboflavin / B2 |
0.23 |
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Magnesium |
431 |
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Niacin |
3.21 |
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Manganese |
3 |
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Pyridoxine / B6 |
0.61 |
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Phosphorous |
622 |
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Pantothenic acid |
0.57 |
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Potassium |
831 |
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ug/100g |
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Sodium |
27 |
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Folic acid |
112 |
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Zinc |
5 |
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Biotin |
6 |
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mg/kg |
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(Fat Soluble) |
mg/kg |
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Aluminum |
3.00 |
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Carotenes |
not detected |
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Barium |
2.00 |
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Tocopherols / vitamin E |
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Cadmium |
0.25 |
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Alpha-tocopherol |
0.55 |
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Chromium |
<1.00 |
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Beta-tocopherol |
not detected |
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Cobalt |
0.17 |
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Delta-tocopherol |
0.45 |
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Lead |
<0.25 |
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Gamma-tocopherol |
29.70 |
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Molybdenum |
<0.50 |
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Alpha-tocotrienol |
not detected |
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Nickel |
1.70 |
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Delta-tocotrienol |
not detected |
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Tin |
<3.00 |
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Gamma-tocotrienol |
not detected |
Information last
updated: 1/10/07
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