What does 100 calories of flaxseed (ground) look like?

100 calories =2⅔ tablespoons19 g · 0.7 oz

High calorie density5.34 kcal/g

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Food volume for 100 kcal

Flaxseed (ground) has 534 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is 2⅔ tablespoons of flaxseed (19 g). You also get 5.1 g of fiber, which helps you stay full. About 67% of its calories come from fat, which is why the portion looks small. Weigh or measure it at first: eyeballed portions of dense foods are where hidden calories come from.

Flaxseed (ground): 50 to 500 calories

Calories	Grams	Ounces	Tablespoons
50 kcal	9 g	0.3 oz	1⅓
100 kcal	19 g	0.7 oz	2⅔
200 kcal	37 g	1.3 oz	5⅓
300 kcal	56 g	2.0 oz	8
500 kcal	94 g	3.3 oz	13

What's in 100 calories of flaxseed (ground)

3.4 gprotein

5.4 gcarbs

7.9 gfat

5.1 gfiber

Protein 13% Carbs 20% Fat 67% of calories

Want more food for the same 100 calories?

These give you at least 2½ times more volume than flaxseed (ground):

Sauerkraut100 kcal = 3¾ cups 526 g18.6 oz Romaine lettuce100 kcal = 13 cups (shredded) 588 g20.7 oz Asparagus100 kcal = 31 spears 500 g17.6 oz Spinach (raw)100 kcal = 14 cups 435 g15.3 oz

Compare with other nuts & seeds

Food	100 kcal is	Grams
🟤 Flaxseed (ground)	2⅔ tablespoons	19 g
🎃 Pumpkin seeds (whole, roasted)	67 seeds	22 g
🥜 Trail mix	¾ oz	22 g
⚫ Chia seeds	¾ oz	21 g
🟢 Hemp seeds	1¾ tablespoons	18 g
🥜 Pistachios	25 pistachios	18 g
⚪ Sesame seeds	2 tablespoons	18 g
🥜 Cashews	17 g	17 g
🌰 Almonds	14 almonds	17 g
🌻 Sunflower seeds (kernels)	17 g	17 g
🥜 Peanuts	17 peanuts	17 g
🥜 Mixed nuts (dry roasted)	½ oz	16 g
🌰 Hazelnuts	12 hazelnuts	16 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of flaxseed (ground)?

100 calories of flaxseed (ground) is about 19 g (0.7 oz), or roughly 2⅔ tablespoons.

How many calories are in 100 g of flaxseed (ground)?

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

Is flaxseed good for weight loss?

High calorie density (5.34 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 5.1 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one tablespoon?

About 37 calories.

How many tablespoons is 200 calories?

About 5⅓ (37 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Seeds, flaxseed" (FDC ID 169414). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 tbsp, ground = 7.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.