Nuts & seeds

Seeds, flaxseed

FDC 169414tbsp, whole (10 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 75 · +10 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Seeds, flaxseed is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 75 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 15 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (98% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (93% DV), an excellent source of protein (37% DV). Most of its 534 calories per 100 grams come from fat.

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18.3 g · 13%Carb 28.9 g · 20%Fat 42.2 g · 67%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories534 kcal27%
Total fat42 g54%
Saturated fat3.7 g18%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium30 mg1%
Carbohydrate29 g11%
Dietary fiber27 g98%
Sugars1.6 g
Protein18 g37%
Potassium813 mg17%
Calcium255 mg20%
Iron5.7 mg32%
Magnesium392 mg93%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.31 mg2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 169414

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber98% DV
Magnesium93% DV
Protein37% DV
Iron32% DV
Calcium20% DV
Potassium17% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density75 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g27 vs 6 median
Sodium / 100 g30 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Seeds, hemp seed, hulledDensity 76 vs 75Nuts, almonds, blanchedDensity 76 vs 75Seeds, safflower seed meal, partially defattedDensity 77 vs 75

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