Chia Seeds
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
489
Density
4.89kcal/g
Protein / 100g
14.3g
Carbs / 100g
42.9g
Fat / 100g
32.1g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Chia Seeds has 4.89 calories per gram (489 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Onz | 28 g | 137 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 489 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein14.3 g / 100 g11% of calories
- Carbs42.9 g / 100 g33% of calories
- Fat32.1 g / 100 g56% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Chia Seeds is 33× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (4.89 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Chia Seeds is 11× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (4.89 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Chia Seeds is 1.9× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (4.89 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about chia seeds
- How many calories are in 100 grams of chia seeds?
- Chia Seeds contains 489 calories per 100 g, along with 14.3 g of protein, 42.9 g of carbohydrates, and 32.1 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of chia seeds?
- Chia Seeds has a calorie density of 4.89 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one onz of chia seeds?
- One onz of Chia Seeds weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 137 calories.
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High489kcal / 100 g4.89 kcal/g