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Flaxseeds — Whole, rawS
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Flaxseeds

Whole, raw · Seeds

78/100S tier
Calories534
Protein18.3g
Fiber27.3g
Sodium3mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 78 out of 100, #1 of 20 nuts & seeds. Omega-3 carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (47/100).

The short version: 22.8g omega-3 per 100g — the ALA champion. Grind them or they pass straight through.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories534
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.2g54%
Saturated Fat 3.7g18%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 30mg1%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g98%
Protein 18.3g37%
Magnesium 392mg93%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 78

Omega-3 ×10100
Clean label ×2099
Low saturated fat ×2593
Healthy fats ×3060
Micronutrients ×1547

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#1 of 20 in Nuts & Seeds. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Flaxseeds healthy?

It grades S — 78 out of 100, #1 of 20 nuts & seeds in our system. 22.8g omega-3 per 100g — the ALA champion. Grind them or they pass straight through.

How many calories are in Flaxseeds?

534 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Flaxseeds calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

#2 in Nuts & Seeds →Chia Seeds
A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.