Flax Seeds

SEED

The flax plant is famously used to make linen cloth, but also makes some nutritious seeds to boot. Flax seeds are often used for their binding properties when ground and soaked, creating a viscous gel.

Rich in most essential minerals, flax seeds contain more than the daily quota for 5 in just 100g. Also rich in the omega-3 fatty acid ALA as well as powerful phytonutrients like lignans shown to aid in preventing various pathologies.

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NUTRIENT DATA

/100g
Water6.96 g
Energy534 kcal
22 %
Protein18.29 g
Fats42.16 g
Carbs28.88 g
Fiber27.3 g
Sugars1.55 g
Calcium255 mg
20 %
Iron5.73 mg
38 %
Magnesium392 mg
112 %
Phosphorus642 mg
51 %
Potassium813 mg
17 %
Sodium30 mg
2 %
Zinc4.34 mg
48 %
Copper1.22 mg
137 %
Manganese2.482 mg
155 %
Selenium25.4 µg
46 %
Vit C0.6 mg
1 %
Thiamin1.644 mg
164 %
Riboflavin0.161 mg
16 %
Niacin3.08 mg
22 %
Vit B60.473 mg
39 %
Folate87 µg
22 %
Vit B120 µg
Vit A0 µg
Vit E0.31 mg
2 %
Vit D0 µg
Vit K4.3 µg
6 %
Sat Fat3.663 g
Mono Fat7.527 g
Poly Fat28.73 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Caffeine0 mg