How many calories in 1 tblsp on chia seeds?

Answer 1

The Nutrition Facts for Chia Seeds

How many calories do chia seeds contain? How many servings do you get per bag with MySeeds Chia? The nutrition facts label on every bag has all the info, along with the percentages for the USDA recommended amount of nutrients. Below is an image of the actual label from the bag. Serving Size: 1 tablespoon or about 10 grams (dry seeds)
Servings per container: about 44
Every gelled 1 tbsp of MySeeds Chia makes 9 tbsp of chia gel.

Calories per serving: 68
Total Fat/Oils 4.5 g (6% Daily value)
The oil in MySeeds is the healthy Omega-3 oil, most often found in fish such as salmon and cod-liver.
Saturated fat <1g
Trans Fat 0
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 2.5 mg
Carbohydrates 6g (2% Daily Value
Dietary Fiber 5.5 g (21% Daily Value)
Sugars 0
Protein 2g
The protein in MySeeds Chia is a complete protein, much like that found in animal sources. With Chia, you don't need to combine foods to make complete protein, unlike with other vegetable sources.
Vitamin A 0%
Calcium 9%
Niacin 3%
Vitamin C 0%
Iron 7%
Thiamin 7%
Chia also contains a full range of B vitamins and trace amounts of the healthy mineral boron.
There is no USDA recommended amount of anti-oxidants.
Chia seeds are grown without the use of pesticides

Storage:
Dry MySeeds will store in a sealed container for up to 2 years at room temperature, without losing potency. They will not go rancid like flax and other seeds, due to their high anti-oxidant levels. Chia Gel will store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Easy Gel Ratio:
For the ideal consistancy of chia gel, use 1 part chia to 9 parts liquid. Mix well, and allow 10 minutes for the seeds to fully hydtrate.

Ingredients:
MySeeds contains only 100% pure natural Salvia Hispanica L. (Chia Seed) Each bag has a healthy mixture of both black and white chia, for optimal nutrition.

Learn more about chia with the Chia FAQ