Seeds, Flax

About This Food

Flaxseed is the plant kingdom's best source of the essential fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is converted by the body into DHA and EPA - omega-3 fatty acids that are found primarily in fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel.

In addition to flax's potent omega-3 punch, these tiny seeds are also the richest source cancer-fighting nutrients called lignans.

Because your body can't derive the full benefit of flaxseeds if you consume them whole, grind flaxseed in a coffee grinder.

Smell flaxseed sold in bulk to ensure its freshness. Rancid flax has an odor like oil-based paint. After purchasing whole flaxseed, transfer to an airtight container and use only as much as you need at a time to ensure maximum nutritional benefits and freshness.

Special diets
  • Candida Diet
  • Diabetic
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • High Protein Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Thyroid Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
  • ALA Omega-3
Good Source of
  • Fiber
  • Magnesium
  • Thiamin
  • Manganese
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Molds
  • No Citrus
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Coconut
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 tbsp(s)seeds

Calories: 75

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
5.9 g
Saturated Fat
0.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.05 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.02 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
3194 g
ALA
3194 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
4.04 g
Net Carbohydrate
0.22 g
Sugars
0.22 g
Fiber
3.82 g
Protein
2.56 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
0 IU
0%
Vitamin C
0.08 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.04 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.07 mg
4%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
0.6 mg
1%
Folate
12.18 mcg
3%
Niacin
0.43 mg
2%
Riboflavin
0.02 mg
1%
Thiamin
0.23 mg
15%
Choline
11.02 mg
2%
Minerals
Calcium
35.7 mg
4%
Copper
0.17 mg
8%
Iron
0.8 mg
4%
Magnesium
54.88 mg
14%
Manganese
0.35 mg
18%
Phosphorous
89.88 mg
9%
Potassium
113.82 mg
3%
Selenium
3.56 mcg
5%
Sodium
4.2 mg
0%
Zinc
0.61 mg
4%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
91.14 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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