Ground Flaxseed has 534 kcal per 100g, with 18 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 42 g fat.
Last updated: October 3, 2026 · Written and fact-checked by the Calorie Cal team.
About 13% of the calories in Ground Flaxseed come from protein, a moderate amount. Most of its calories (67%) come from fat.
Calculated with 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 kcal per gram of fat, so the total can differ slightly from the listed calories.
Flaxseeds, known in India as alsi, are small, nutty seeds rich in fat, much of it the plant omega-3 called ALA, plus fiber and about 18 g of protein per 100 g. Grinding them is the usual way to eat them, since whole seeds often pass through undigested. A spoonful stirred into oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies or roti dough adds texture without many calories.
Typical portion: A tablespoon of ground flaxseed weighs about 7 g, which works out to roughly 37 kcal.
Also known as: flaxseed, flax seeds, alsi, linseed, flax meal
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 267 kcal | 9 g | 14.5 g | 21 g |
| 100 g | 534 kcal | 18 g | 29 g | 42 g |
| 150 g | 801 kcal | 27 g | 43.5 g | 63 g |
| 200 g | 1,068 kcal | 36 g | 58 g | 84 g |
| 250 g | 1,335 kcal | 45 g | 72.5 g | 105 g |
One serving (100g) is 27% of a 2,000 kcal day and 36% of a 1,500 kcal day. It also gives 18 g of protein, which is 18% of a 100 g daily protein target.
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Flaxseed | 100g | 534 kcal | 18 g |
| Almonds | 100g | 579 kcal | 21 g |
| Chia Seeds | 100g | 486 kcal | 17 g |
| Walnuts | 100g | 654 kcal | 15 g |
| Natural Peanut Butter | 100g | 588 kcal | 25 g |
Ground Flaxseed has 534 kcal per 100g. That serving also has 18 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 42 g fat.
Ground Flaxseed has 18 g of protein per 100g, so 13% of its calories come from protein.
No single food makes you gain or lose weight. Your total calories over the day and week do. Ground Flaxseed can fit a weight-loss diet when the portion fits your daily calorie target. At 534 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so measuring portions helps.
It depends on your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. Most adults need somewhere between 1,600 and 3,000 kcal a day. Use the free calorie calculator to get your personal number.
Nutrition values are typical averages based on USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition), with recipe-based estimates for mixed dishes.
Values are typical averages and vary by recipe, brand and portion size. For packaged foods, check the label. This page is general information, not medical advice.