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Seeds, Chia

Chia has made a comeback! Finally this tiny seed is getting the nutritional credit it deserves.

Long prized by the Aztecs and known as the "running food" for the amazing energy it provides, chia is a complete protein, and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids as well as a soluble fiber called mucilage.

The Benefits

  • Special diets: Candida Diet, Diabetic, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
  • Excellent Source of: Fiber, ALA Omega-3, Phosphorous, Manganese
  • Good Source of: Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Niacin
  • Preferences: No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Citrus, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat

Related Foods

  • Seeds, Pumpkin
  • Seeds, Sesame
  • Seeds, Sunflower

Related Nutrients

  • Omega 3 Fats

Selecting and Storing

Store chia seeds in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 ounce(s)chia seeds
Calories: 137 Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1 View Calorie Breakdown
MACRONUTRIENTS Amount
Total Fat
8.61 g
Saturated Fat
0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.59 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6.53 g
Trans Fat
0.04 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
4914 g
ALA
4914 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
12.28 g
Net Carbohydrate
1.72 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
10.56 g
Protein
4.37 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.45 mg 1%
Vitamin D 0 IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.14 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mg 0%
Folate 0 mcg 0%
Niacin 2.47 mg 12%
Riboflavin 0.05 mg 3%
Thiamin 0.17 mg 11%
Minerals
Calcium 176.68 mg 18%
Copper 0.05 mg 2%
Iron 2.16 mg 12%
Magnesium 0 mg 0%
Manganese 0.61 mg 30%
Phosphorous 265.44 mg 27%
Potassium 44.8 mg 1%
Selenium 0 mcg 0%
Sodium 5.32 mg 0%
Zinc 0.98 mg 7%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg

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