Chia Seed
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
500
Density
5.00kcal/g
Protein / 100g
14.7g
Carbs / 100g
44.1g
Fat / 100g
32.4g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Chia Seed has 5.00 calories per gram (500 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Tbsp | 34 g | 170 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 500 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein14.7 g / 100 g11% of calories
- Carbs44.1 g / 100 g33% of calories
- Fat32.4 g / 100 g55% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Chia Seed is 33× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (5.00 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Chia Seed is 11× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (5.00 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Chia Seed is 2.0× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (5.00 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about chia seed
- How many calories are in 100 grams of chia seed?
- Chia Seed contains 500 calories per 100 g, along with 14.7 g of protein, 44.1 g of carbohydrates, and 32.4 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of chia seed?
- Chia Seed has a calorie density of 5.00 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 3 tbsp of chia seed?
- One 3 tbsp of Chia Seed weighs about 34 g and provides roughly 170 calories.
Related foods
Chia Seed, Super Antioxidant
High500kcal / 100 g5.00 kcal/g
Chia Seed
High500kcal / 100 g5.00 kcal/g
Chia Seed
High500kcal / 100 g5.00 kcal/g
Chia Seed
High500kcal / 100 g5.00 kcal/g
Chia Seed
High500kcal / 100 g5.00 kcal/g
Chia Seed
High500kcal / 100 g5.00 kcal/g
Chia Seed
High489kcal / 100 g4.89 kcal/g
Chia Seed
High488kcal / 100 g4.88 kcal/g