Welcome to the nutritional density value in 9 different types of flaxseed, ranging from 14.00 to 13.00 (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 16.00.
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 9 different types of flaxseed based on the content in different servings in grams and oz (and other serving sizes).1. Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil : 14.00%
2. Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed : 13.00%
3. Cereals ready-to-eat, KASHI GO LEAN CRUNCH!, Honey Almond Flax : 16.00%
4. Cereals ready-to-eat, NATURE'S PATH, Organic FLAX PLUS, Pumpkin Granola : 14.00%
5. Cereals ready-to-eat, NATURE'S PATH, Organic FLAX PLUS flakes : 15.00%
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 Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil. 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 9 items from the general description 'flaxseed' each of which show the nutritional amounts as well as Energy, Protein, Total Fat, Carbohydrate, Fiber and Sugars. The top 9 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 Energy is 534.00 kcal (27% RDA), the amount of Protein is 18.29 g (33% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 42.16 g (65% RDA), the amount of Carbohydrate is 28.88 g (22% RDA), the amount of Fiber is 27.30 g (109% RDA) and the amount of Sugars 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 1.000 tbsp, whole (or 10.30 g). In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Energy content is 55 kcal, the Protein content is 1.88 g, the Total Fat content is 4.34 g, the Carbohydrate content is 2.97 g, the Fiber content is 2.81 g and the Sugars content is 0.16 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 6.5 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 12.1 (kcal).
This list of 9 types of flaxseed, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil 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 9 different items under the general description of flaxseed, is 14.44 % of nutritional value. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Energy is 537.56 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 8.20 g, the average amount of Total Fat is 39.69 g, the average amount of Carbohydrate is 43.04 g, the average amount of Fiber is 9.97 g and the average amount of Sugars is 12.25 g.Median Amount
The median nutritional Nutrition Density value is found in Cereals ready-to-eat, NATURE'S PATH, Organic FLAX PLUS flakes which in 100 Calories contains 15.00 % of Nutrition Density. For this serving the amount of Energy is 350.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 11.91 g, the amount of Total Fat is 5.46 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 75.27 g, the amount of Fiber is 16.60 g and the amount of Sugars is 12.25 g.
Highest Nutritional Density Content
Using the list below for the 9 different flaxseed nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of nutritional value is found in Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil which has a nutritional value of 14.00. For a 100g serving the Energy content is 583.00 kcal, the Protein content is 0.14 g, the Total Fat content is 64.63 g, the Carbohydrate content is 0.14 g, the Fiber content is 0.00 g, the Sugars content is 0.00 g.
The lowest nutritional value is in Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed which has a value of 13.00 % of nutritional value. For a 100g serving the amount of Energy is 884.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 0.11 g, the amount of Total Fat is 99.98 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 0.00 g, the amount of Fiber is 0.00 g, the amount of Sugars is 0.00 g.
The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a nutritional value range of 1. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 301 kcal for Energy, 0.03 g for Protein, 35.35 g for Total Fat, 0.14 g for Carbohydrate, 0 g for Fiber, 0 g for Sugars.
Nutritional Scores per Typical Serving
For a typical serving of 0.670 Cup (1 NLEA serving) (or 53.00 g) for Cereals ready-to-eat, KASHI GO LEAN CRUNCH!, Honey Almond Flax the Energy content is 200.87 kcal, the Protein content is 8.9 g, the Total Fat content is 5.25 g, the Carbohydrate content is 35.46 g, the Fiber content is 7.95 g and the Sugars content is 11.77 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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