Flaxseed (ground)
534 kcal per 100g
Flaxseed (ground) has 534 kcal per 100 g, and 1 tbsp (7 g) comes to about 37 kcal, with 1.3 g protein, 2 g carbs and 3 g fat.
Kairo logs Flaxseed (ground) from a photo: the app estimates the portion on the plate and fills in calories and macros from reference data, no typing needed.
Your portion
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- 18 g
- Protein
- 29 g
- Carbs
- 42 g
- Fat
100 g ≈ 27 % of a 2,000 kcal reference intake. Work out your own daily need
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Compare with: Almonds · Cashews · Chia Seeds
Health Info
Ground flaxseed is the richest plant source of ALA omega-3 fatty acids and lignans, phytoestrogens linked in studies to hormone balance and reduced LDL cholesterol. Whole flaxseed passes through largely undigested, so grinding (or buying pre-ground) is essential to unlock its nutrients.
Macros per 100g
Values per 100 g are based on recognised nutrition reference data. Last reviewed: May 2026. View sources
Track Flaxseed (ground) 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 Flaxseed (ground)?
- Flaxseed (ground) has 534 kcal per 100 g. A typical 7 g serving contains about 37 kcal.
- How much protein is in Flaxseed (ground)?
- Flaxseed (ground) provides 18.3 g of protein per 100 g.
- How many carbs are in Flaxseed (ground)?
- Flaxseed (ground) contains 28.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is sugar.
- How much fat is in Flaxseed (ground)?
- Flaxseed (ground) contains 42.2 g of fat per 100 g. It also provides 27.3 g of fiber per 100 g.
- Is Flaxseed (ground) good for weight loss?
- Flaxseed (ground) is calorie-dense at 534 kcal per 100 g, so keep portion sizes in check when losing weight. Its 18.3 g of protein per 100 g also helps with satiety.
- Can I log Flaxseed (ground) in Kairo from a photo?
- Yes, photograph the plate and Kairo estimates the portion of Flaxseed (ground), then logs calories and macros from reference data. If the portion looks off, you can adjust the grams and the numbers update.