Foods/Grains & Pasta/Chia seeds

Grains & Pasta · smoothie

Chia seeds

1 tbsp · 12 g59 kcal

A grains & pasta that's a strong source of Manganese and Copper.

Macros

Per serving

59 kcal

Energy

Protein

4.6g

Carbs

3.9g

Fat

not available

Fiber

Protein 2 gCarbs 4.6 gFat 3.9 g

490 kcal / 100 g. That’s the food’s true density — why the per-serving and per-100 g views differ.

Fiber: not available. Fiber isn't recorded for this food in USDA FoodData Central, so it's shown as not available — not zero.

What a serving covers

% of a day’s needs

Per 1 tbsp (12 g), as a share of a reference adult — male, 35, moderately active.

39%

21%

12%

Good source of (≥ 20% RDA)

ManganeseCopper

Pairs well with

What fills chia’s gaps?

Chia seeds is lighter on Vitamin D, Potassium — these round it out into a fuller glass.

a fuller
glass

Hemp seedsAdds Omega-3 ALA & Omega-6 Linoleic+ Omega-3 ALA+ Omega-6 Linoleic+ Magnesium 2% milkAdds Vitamin B12 & Iodine+ Vitamin B12+ Iodine+ Calcium Brazil nutsAdds Selenium & Phosphorus+ Selenium+ Phosphorus+ Zinc

Build this into your day

Pairings are computed from the solver.

How much to use

The realistic dose

A serving or two fits comfortably.

Serving: 1 tbsp = 12 g

Generous to use, with room before it crowds out variety.

Common questions

Chia seeds, in brief

How many calories are in chia seeds?

1 tbsp (12 g) of chia seeds has about 59 calories.

What is chia seeds a good source of?

Chia seeds is a good source of Manganese, Copper.

Is chia seeds good in a smoothie?

Yes — chia seeds is one of S8D's smoothie-role foods.

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Nutrient guides

Manganese Copper Phosphorus Magnesium Iron Niacin (B3)

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