Flaxseed Nutritional Value
Seeds, Flaxseeds
Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum
NDB No: 12220 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
Flaxseed Nutritional Value |
Units | 1.00 X 1 tbsp, ground ------- 7g |
|---|---|---|
Proximates |
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| Water |
g
|
0.49
|
| Energy |
kcal
|
37
|
| Energy |
kJ
|
156
|
| Protein |
g
|
1.28
|
| Total lipid (fat) |
g
|
2.95
|
| Ash |
g
|
0.26
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference |
g
|
2.02
|
| Fiber, total dietary |
g
|
1.9
|
| Sugars, total |
g
|
0.11
|
| Sucrose |
g
|
0.08
|
| Glucose (dextrose) |
g
|
0.03
|
| Fructose |
g
|
0.00
|
| Lactose |
g
|
0.00
|
| Maltose |
g
|
0.00
|
| Galactose |
g
|
0.00
|
Minerals |
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| Calcium, Ca |
mg
|
18
|
| Iron, Fe |
mg
|
0.40
|
| Magnesium, Mg |
mg
|
27
|
| Phosphorus, P |
mg
|
45
|
| Potassium, K |
mg
|
57
|
| Sodium, Na |
mg
|
2
|
| Zinc, Zn |
mg
|
0.30
|
| Copper, Cu |
mg
|
0.085
|
| Manganese, Mn |
mg
|
0.174
|
| Selenium, Se |
mcg
|
1.8
|
Vitamins |
||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg
|
0.0
|
| Thiamin |
mg
|
0.115
|
| Riboflavin |
mg
|
0.011
|
| Niacin |
mg
|
0.216
|
| Pantothenic acid |
mg
|
0.069
|
| Vitamin B-6 |
mg
|
0.033
|
| Folate, total |
mcg
|
6
|
| Folic acid |
mcg
|
0
|
| Folate, food |
mcg
|
6
|
| Folate, DFE |
mcg_DFE
|
6
|
| Choline, total |
mg
|
5.5
|
| Betaine |
mg
|
0.2
|
| Vitamin B-12 |
mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin B-12, added |
mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin A, RAE |
mcg_RAE
|
0
|
| Retinol |
mcg
|
0
|
| Carotene, beta |
mcg
|
0
|
| Carotene, alpha |
mcg
|
0
|
| Cryptoxanthin, beta |
mcg
|
0
|
| Vitamin A, IU |
IU
|
0
|
| Lycopene |
mcg
|
0
|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin |
mcg
|
46
|
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) |
mg
|
0.02
|
| Vitamin E, added |
mg
|
0.00
|
| Tocopherol, beta |
mg
|
0.00
|
| Tocopherol, gamma |
mg
|
1.40
|
| Tocopherol, delta |
mg
|
0.02
|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) |
mcg
|
0.0
|
| Vitamin D |
IU
|
0
|
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) |
mcg
|
0.3
|
| Dihydrophylloquinone |
mcg
|
0.0
|
Lipids |
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| Fatty acids, total saturated |
g
|
0.256
|
| 4:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 6:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 8:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 10:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 12:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 14:0 |
g
|
0.001
|
| 15:0 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 16:0 |
g
|
0.152
|
| 17:0 |
g
|
0.001
|
| 18:0 |
g
|
0.093
|
| 20:0 |
g
|
0.004
|
| 22:0 |
g
|
0.004
|
| 24:0 |
g
|
0.002
|
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g
|
0.527
|
| 16:1 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.002
|
| 18:1 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.515
|
| 20:1 |
g
|
0.005
|
| 22:1 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.001
|
| 24:1 c |
g
|
0.004
|
| 20:2 n-6 c,c |
g
|
0.000
|
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated |
g
|
2.011
|
| 18:2 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.413
|
| 18:3 undifferentiated |
g
|
1.597
|
| 18:4 |
g
|
0.000
|
| 20:4 undifferentiated |
g
|
0.000
|
| 20:5 n-3 (EPA) |
g
|
0.000
|
| 22:5 n-3 (DPA) |
g
|
0.000
|
| 22:6 n-3 (DHA) |
g
|
0.000
|
| Cholesterol |
mg
|
0
|
Amino acids |
||
| Tryptophan |
g
|
0.021
|
| Threonine |
g
|
0.054
|
| Isoleucine |
g
|
0.063
|
| Leucine |
g
|
0.086
|
| Lysine |
g
|
0.060
|
| Methionine |
g
|
0.026
|
| Cystine |
g
|
0.024
|
| Phenylalanine |
g
|
0.067
|
| Tyrosine |
g
|
0.035
|
| Valine |
g
|
0.075
|
| Arginine |
g
|
0.135
|
| Histidine |
g
|
0.033
|
| Alanine |
g
|
0.065
|
| Aspartic acid |
g
|
0.143
|
| Glutamic acid |
g
|
0.283
|
| Glycine |
g
|
0.087
|
| Proline |
g
|
0.056
|
| Serine |
g
|
0.068
|
| Hydroxyproline |
g
|
0.012
|
Other |
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| Alcohol, ethyl |
g
|
0.0
|
| Caffeine |
mg
|
0
|
| Theobromine |
mg
|
0
|
Footnotes:1 Up to 12 percent flax seed can safely be used as an ingredient in food.
***USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 23 (2010)
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