Welcome to the nutritional density value in 7 different types of flaxseed, ranging from 18 to 13 (out of a maximum of 100) per 100 Calories (kCal). The basic amount from the general description of flaxseed is Seeds, flaxseed. The nutritional density score (out of 100) or nutritional value of Seeds, flaxseed is 16.
Top five flaxseed products high in nutritional value
Below is a summary list for the top five flaxseed items ranked by the amount or level of nutritional value in 100g. At the bottom of the page is the full list for the 7 different types of flaxseed based on the content in different servings in grams and oz (and other serving sizes).1. Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS TOTAL Plus Omega-3, Honey Almond Flax : 18/100
2. Seeds, flaxseed : 16/100
3. Cereals ready-to-eat, KASHI GO LEAN CRUNCH!, Honey Almond Flax : 15/100
4. KASHI, TLC, Oatmeal Raisin Flax Cookies : 14/100
5. Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil : 14/100
Following on from the five top flaxseed items or products containing nutritional value we have a more comprehensive break down of Seeds, flaxseed, and the highest item containing nutritional value which is Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS TOTAL Plus Omega-3, Honey Almond Flax. Furthermore we provide a comparison of average values, median values and lowest values along with a comparison with other food groups and assess the effects of storage and preparation on flaxseed. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the nutritional value content in flaxseed.
Nutritional Density Values
The list at thee bottom of the page gives the total nutritional score in the 7 items from the general description 'flaxseed' each of which show the nutritional amounts as well as Calories, Protein, Fat, Carbohydrate, Fiber and Sugar. The top 7 food items are shown in the graph below, to give a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.
For a serving per 100g, in a diet, the amount of Calories is 534 kcal (27% RDA), the amount of Protein is 18.29 g (33% RDA), the amount of Fat is 42.16 g (65% RDA), the amount of Carbohydrate is 28.88 g (22% RDA), the amount of Fiber is 27.3 g (109% RDA) and the amount of Sugar is 1.55 g (2% RDA). The nutritional value amounts and nutrition facts for 100g is shown in the bar chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance.
For the food Seeds, flaxseed the typical serving size is 1 cup, whole (or 168 g). In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Calories content is 897.12 kcal, the Protein content is 30.73 g, the Fat content is 70.83 g, the Carbohydrate content is 48.52 g, the Fiber content is 45.86 g and the Sugar content is 2.6 g. 
The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food is measured as a gram weight value although it is also useful to give the calories from these macronutrients. For this serving in your diet here are the macronutrient calories. From protein the number of calories is 106.6 (kcal).The number of calories from Fat is 592.8 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 197.5 (kcal).
This list of 7 types of flaxseed, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS TOTAL Plus Omega-3, Honey Almond Flax through to Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed where all food items are ranked by the nutritional value. The nutritional content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question what is the nutritional value of flaxseed.
Average Content for flaxseed
The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of nutritional value contained in 100 Calories of flaxseed, based on the list below of 7 different items under the general description of flaxseed, is 14.71 /100 of nutritional value. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Calories is 578.14 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 7.50 g, the average amount of Fat is 47.98 g, the average amount of Carbohydrate is 33.97 g, the average amount of Fiber is 9.21 g and the average amount of Sugar is 10.55 g.Median Amount
The median nutritional nutritional value value is found in KASHI, TLC, Oatmeal Raisin Flax Cookies which in 100 Calories contains 14 /100 of nutritional value. For this serving the amount of Calories is 414 kcal, the amount of Protein is 7.7 g, the amount of Fat is 15.2 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 67 g, the amount of Fiber is 12.8 g and the amount of Sugar is 24.8 g.
Highest Nutritional Density Content
Using the list below for the 7 different flaxseed nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of nutritional value is found in Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS TOTAL Plus Omega-3, Honey Almond Flax which has a nutritional value of 18. For a 100g serving the Calories content is 373 kcal, the Protein content is 9.3 g, the Fat content is 6.6 g, the Carbohydrate content is 74.4 g, the Fiber content is 8.2 g, the Sugar content is 24.5 g.
The lowest nutritional value is in Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed which has a value of 13 /100 of nutritional value. For a 100g serving the amount of Calories is 884 kcal, the amount of Protein is 0.11 g, the amount of Fat is 99.98 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 0 g, the amount of Fiber is 0 g, the amount of Sugar is 0 g.
The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a nutritional value range of 5. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 511 kcal for Calories, 9.19 g for Protein, 93.38 g for Fat, 74.4 g for Carbohydrate, 8.2 g for Fiber, 24.5 g for Sugar.
Nutritional Scores per Typical Serving
For a typical serving of 1 cup, whole (or 168 g) for Seeds, flaxseed the Calories content is 897.12 kcal, the Protein content is 30.73 g, the Fat content is 70.83 g, the Carbohydrate content is 48.52 g, the Fiber content is 45.86 g and the Sugar content is 2.6 g.Nutritional Information Summary
From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing nutritional value which can be scaled for different servings and quantities.
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