How many calories are in 100 grams of naturally chia seed?

Naturally 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 naturally chia seed?

Naturally 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 naturally chia seed?

One 3 tbsp of Naturally Chia Seed weighs about 34 g and provides roughly 170 calories.

Naturally Chia Seed

High calorie density

Calories 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

Naturally 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

Naturally Chia Seed is 33× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (5.00 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Naturally Chia Seed is 11× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (5.00 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Naturally 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 naturally chia seed

How many calories are in 100 grams of naturally chia seed?: Naturally 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 naturally chia seed?: Naturally 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 naturally chia seed?: One 3 tbsp of Naturally Chia Seed weighs about 34 g and provides roughly 170 calories.

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Where this food sits on the scale

Calories by portion

Where the calories come from

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