Breadnut Tree Seed · Brosimum alicastrum

Chia seeds, dry, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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26%

517 kcal Calories

34%

17.0 g Protein

14%

38.3 g Carbs

42%

32.9 g Fat

Good nutrient density 35/100

How many beneficial nutrients Chia seeds, dry, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Chia seeds, dry, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

517 kcal / serving

30% from carbs

Carbs 30%

38.3 g per serving
Fat 57%

32.9 g per serving
Protein 13%

17.0 g per serving

What Chia seeds, dry, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Manganese329% Copper174% Magnesium78% Phosphorus55% Niacin (B3)54% Zinc51% Calcium46% Thiamin (B1)42% Protein34% Iron34% Potassium14% Vitamin B612%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
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Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	38.3 g	14%
Starch	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	32.9 g	42%

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	17.0 g	34%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	~	—
Vitamin C	~	—
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg	42%
Riboflavin (B2)	~	—
Niacin (B3)	8.7 mg	54%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	12%
Folate (B9)	~	—
Vitamin B12	~	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	595.4 mg	46%
Iron	6.0 mg	34%
Magnesium	326.3 mg	78%
Phosphorus	691.3 mg	55%
Potassium	642.1 mg	14%
Sodium	0.0 mg	0%
Zinc	5.6 mg	51%
Copper	1.6 mg	174%
Manganese	7.6 mg	329%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	~	—
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	4.4 g	—

About Chia seeds, dry, raw

The breadnut, or Maya nut (Brosimum alicastrum), is the seed of a towering tropical rainforest tree native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and it was an important staple for the ancient Maya. Inside the small orange fruit is a single large seed that, once roasted, develops a flavor somewhere between a chestnut, coffee, and cocoa, nutty and faintly sweet. The versatile seed is highly nutritious, rich in fiber, plant protein, calcium, potassium, iron, and antioxidants, and it is naturally gluten-free.

Roasted breadnuts are eaten as a snack, boiled like a vegetable, ground into a flour for breads and porridge, or brewed into a caffeine-free drink much like coffee. The tree is also valued as a sustainable, drought-tolerant food source. Store dried or roasted breadnut seeds, or the ground flour, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to keep them fresh.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chia seeds, dry, raw?

There are 517 calories in 100 g of Chia seeds, dry, raw.

How much protein is in Chia seeds, dry, raw?

Chia seeds, dry, raw contains 17.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Chia seeds, dry, raw?

Chia seeds, dry, raw has 38.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Chia seeds, dry, raw?

Chia seeds, dry, raw provides 32.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Chia seeds, dry, raw a good source of?

Chia seeds, dry, raw is an excellent source of Manganese (329% DV), Copper (174% DV), Magnesium (78% DV), Phosphorus (55% DV), Niacin (B3) (54% DV) and Zinc (51% DV) and a good source of Potassium and Vitamin B6 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.