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Seeds, Chia

Foods / Seeds, Chia

About This Food

Description

Chia has made a comeback! Finally this tiny seed is getting the nutritional credit it deserves.

Long prized by the Aztecs and known as the "running food" for the amazing energy it provides, chia is a complete protein, and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids as well as a soluble fiber called mucilage.

Selecting & Storing

Store chia seeds in a cool, dry place.

Special diets
  • Candida Diet
  • Diabetic
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free 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
  • Fiber
  • ALA Omega-3
  • Phosphorous
  • Manganese
Good Source of
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Thiamin
  • Niacin
Preferences
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Molds
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Coconut
  • No Citrus
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition & Macros
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 ounce(s)chia seeds

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Calories: 137

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

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
8.61 g
Saturated Fat
0.89 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.59 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6.53 g
Trans Fat
0.04 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
4914 g
ALA
4914 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
12.28 g
Net Carbohydrate
1.72 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
10.56 g
Protein
4.37 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Vitamins
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
0 IU
0%
Vitamin C
0.45 mg
1%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.14 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0 mg
0%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
0 mg
0%
Folate
0 mcg
0%
Niacin
2.47 mg
12%
Riboflavin
0.05 mg
3%
Thiamin
0.17 mg
11%
Choline
0 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
176.68 mg
18%
Copper
0.05 mg
2%
Iron
2.16 mg
12%
Magnesium
0 mg
0%
Manganese
0.61 mg
30%
Phosphorous
265.44 mg
27%
Potassium
44.8 mg
1%
Selenium
0 mcg
0%
Sodium
5.32 mg
0%
Zinc
0.98 mg
7%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg

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