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Seeds, flaxseed, 1 tbsp, whole

Nutrition Facts

Seeds, flaxseed, 1 tbsp, whole

Note: Up to 12 percent flax seed can safely be used as an ingredient in food.

Protein (g)

1.88

Total lipid (fat) (g)

4.34

Carbohydrate, by difference (g)

2.97

Energy (kcal)

55

Sugars, total (g)

0.16

Fiber, total dietary (g)

2.81

Calcium, Ca (mg)

26.26

Iron, Fe (mg)

0.59

Magnesium, Mg (mg)

40.38

Phosphorus, P (mg)

66.13

Potassium, K (mg)

83.74

Sodium, Na (mg)

3.09

Zinc, Zn (mg)

0.45

Copper, Cu (mg)

0.13

Manganese, Mn (mg)

0.26

Selenium, Se (mcg)

2.62

Vitamin A, IU (IU)

0

Retinol (mcg)

0

Carotene, beta (mcg)

0

Carotene, alpha (mcg)

0

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (mg)

0.03

Cryptoxanthin, beta (mcg)

0

Lycopene (mcg)

0

Lutein + zeaxanthin (mcg)

67.05

Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (mg)

0.06

Thiamin (mg)

0.17

Riboflavin (mg)

0.02

Niacin (mg)

0.32

Pantothenic acid (mg)

0.1

Vitamin B-6 (mg)

0.05

Folate, total (mcg)

8.96

Vitamin B-12 (mcg)

0

Vitamin K (phylloquinone) (mcg)

0.44

Folic acid (mcg)

0

Folate, DFE (mcg_DFE)

8.96

Cholesterol (mg)

0

Fatty acids, total saturated (g)

0.38

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated (g)

0.78

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated (g)

2.96