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
| 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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