Chia Seeds
486 kcal per 100g
Chia Seeds has 486 kcal per 100 g, and 1 tbsp (12 g) comes to about 58 kcal, with 2 g protein, 5.1 g carbs and 3.7 g fat.
Kairo logs Chia Seeds from a photo: the app estimates the portion on the plate and fills in calories and macros from reference data, no typing needed.
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- 17 g
- Protein
- 42 g
- Carbs
- 31 g
- Fat
100 g ≈ 24 % of a 2,000 kcal reference intake. Work out your own daily need
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Compare with: Almonds · Cashews · Flaxseed (ground)
Health Info
Chia seeds are extraordinarily fiber-rich: 34g per 100g, with most of it soluble. They absorb up to 10× their weight in water, which slows digestion and supports satiety. They also deliver plant-based ALA omega-3s, calcium, and magnesium. Soak before eating for the best digestive tolerance.
Macros per 100g
Values per 100 g are based on recognised nutrition reference data. Last reviewed: May 2026. View sources
Track Chia Seeds in Kairo
Just photograph it. Kairo's AI reads the portion and the nutrition. Three seconds later the calories and macros are in your log, no typing.
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- How many calories are in Chia Seeds?
- Chia Seeds has 486 kcal per 100 g. A typical 12 g serving contains about 58 kcal.
- How much protein is in Chia Seeds?
- Chia Seeds provides 16.5 g of protein per 100 g.
- How many carbs are in Chia Seeds?
- Chia Seeds contains 42.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is sugar.
- How much fat is in Chia Seeds?
- Chia Seeds contains 30.7 g of fat per 100 g. It also provides 34.4 g of fiber per 100 g.
- Is Chia Seeds good for weight loss?
- Chia Seeds is calorie-dense at 486 kcal per 100 g, so keep portion sizes in check when losing weight. Its 16.5 g of protein per 100 g also helps with satiety.
- Can I log Chia Seeds in Kairo from a photo?
- Yes, photograph the plate and Kairo estimates the portion of Chia Seeds, then logs calories and macros from reference data. If the portion looks off, you can adjust the grams and the numbers update.