How much protein and fiber are in one ounce of chia seeds?

Chia seeds, 1 oz (28.4 g), contain about 4.7 g of protein, 9.8 g of fiber and 138 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.

At a glance

Protein
4.7 g
Fiber
9.8 g
Calories
138 kcal
Protein per 100 kcal
3.4 g

Portions from USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central values for Chia seeds. Chosen serving: 1 oz (28.4 g).
Portion Grams Calories Protein Fiber Carbohydrate Fat
Chosen serving: 1 oz 28.4 g 138 kcal 4.7 g 9.8 g 11.9 g 8.7 g
Per 100 g 100 g 486 kcal 16.5 g 34.4 g 42.1 g 30.7 g

A familiar serving, made clear

One ounce of chia seeds is a small amount, the kind you might stir into yogurt or oats.

Where these numbers come from

USDA description: Seeds, chia seeds, dried. FDC ID: 170554. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.

Use these values to orient your meal, then make the journal match what was on your plate.

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Dr. Loredana Gavrilovici, Founder of Food & Fit
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