What does 100 calories of chia seeds look like?

100 calories =¾ oz21 g · 0.7 oz
High calorie density4.86 kcal/g
Each ⚫ = one oz (~28.4 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Chia seeds has 486 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is ¾ oz of chia seeds (21 g). You also get 7.1 g of fiber, which helps you stay full. Weigh or measure it at first: eyeballed portions of dense foods are where hidden calories come from.

Chia seeds: 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOuncesOz
50 kcal10 g0.4 oz⅓
100 kcal21 g0.7 oz¾
200 kcal41 g1.4 oz1½
300 kcal62 g2.2 oz2¼
500 kcal103 g3.6 oz3⅔

What's in 100 calories of chia seeds

3.4 gprotein
8.7 gcarbs
6.3 gfat
7.1 gfiber

Protein 13% Carbs 33% Fat 54% of calories

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Compare with other nuts & seeds

Food100 kcal isGrams
⚫ Chia seeds¾ oz21 g
🎃 Pumpkin seeds (whole, roasted)67 seeds22 g
🥜 Trail mix¾ oz22 g
🟤 Flaxseed (ground)2⅔ tablespoons19 g
🟢 Hemp seeds1¾ tablespoons18 g
🥜 Pistachios25 pistachios18 g
⚪ Sesame seeds2 tablespoons18 g
🥜 Cashews17 g17 g
🌰 Almonds14 almonds17 g
🌻 Sunflower seeds (kernels)17 g17 g
🥜 Peanuts17 peanuts17 g
🥜 Mixed nuts (dry roasted)½ oz16 g
🌰 Hazelnuts12 hazelnuts16 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of chia seeds?

100 calories of chia seeds is about 21 g (0.7 oz), or roughly ¾ oz.

How many calories are in 100 g of chia seeds?

486 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Are chia seeds good for weight loss?

High calorie density (4.86 kcal per gram). Small portions add up fast. Measuring matters most for foods like this. 100 calories also gives you 3.4 g of protein and 7.1 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one oz?

About 138 calories.

How many oz is 200 calories?

About 1½ (41 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Seeds, chia seeds, dried" (FDC ID 170554). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 oz = 28.35 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.