Welcome to the nutritional protein content in 9 different types of flaxseed, ranging from 18.29 g to 0.11 g per 100g. The basic type of flaxseed is Seeds, flaxseed, where the amount of protein in 100g is 18.29 g. 18.29 g of protein per 100g, from Seeds, flaxseed corresponds to 33% of the protein RDA. For a typical serving size of 1.000 tbsp, whole (or 10.30 g) the amount of Protein is 1.88 g. This corresponds to an RDA percentage of 3%.
The percentage of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein is based on a 50 g RDA level for a mature adult.
Top five flaxseed products high in protein
Below is a summary list for the top five flaxseed items ranked by the amount or level of protein in 100g.
1. Seeds, flaxseed : 18.29g (33%RDA)
2. Cereals ready-to-eat, KASHI GO LEAN CRUNCH!, Honey Almond Flax : 16.79g (30%RDA)
3. Cereals ready-to-eat, NATURE'S PATH, Organic FLAX PLUS flakes : 11.91g (21%RDA)
4. Cereals ready-to-eat, NATURE'S PATH, Organic FLAX PLUS, Pumpkin Granola : 11.23g (20%RDA)
5. KASHI, TLC, Oatmeal Raisin Flax Cookies : 7.70g (14%RDA)
Following on from the five top flaxseed items or products containing protein we have a more comprehensive break down of Seeds, flaxseed, and the highest item containing protein which is Seeds, flaxseed. We also give 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 the 9 types of flaxseed.
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), providing a comprehensive analysis of the protein content in flaxseed.
Seeds, flaxseed - Nutritional Content and Chart
The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Seeds, flaxseed should be considered along with the protein content. This food profile is part of our list of food and drinks under the general group Nut and Seed Products.Other important and protein related nutrients are Energy, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Energy is 534.00 kcal (27% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 42.16 g (65% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 28.88 g (22% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Energy, Total Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the protein levels in flaxseed.
Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Seeds, flaxseed has a nutritional value score of 16.00 out of 100.Comparing the protein content and the nutritional density in 100g for Seeds, flaxseed; We class this as a high protein content item.In terms of overall nutritional value we class this as an item with a medium nutritional density value.
Amount of protein per 100 Calories
100 calories of seeds, flaxseed is a serving size of 0 g, and the amount of Protein is 0 g (0% RDA). Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Carbohydrate, in 100 Calories are as follows; Energy 0 kcal (0% RDA), Total Fat 0 g (0% RDA), Carbohydrate 0 g (0% RDA). This is shown in the protein RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients.
Content per Typical Serving Size 1.000 tbsp, whole (or 10.30 g)
For the food Seeds, flaxseed the typical serving size is 1.000 tbsp, whole (or 10.30 g) which contains 1.88 g of Protein. The protein percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 3 %.To give 100% of the RDA, 33.3 servings of the typical serving size 1.000 tbsp, whole (or 10.30 g) give the complete RDA. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Energy content is 55 kcal, the Total Fat content is 4.34 g and the Carbohydrate content is 2.97 g. The percentages are shown below in the protein chart, for the typical serving of protein and the related and important nutritional values.
Macronutrients in Seeds, flaxseed
The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food described above is measured in grams per 100g and grams in a typical serving size (in this case 1.000 tbsp, whole or 10.30 g), although it is also useful to give the number of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate which are the most important 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).
Grams of protein in flaxseed (per 100g)
This list of 9 types of flaxseed, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Seeds, flaxseed through to Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional protein 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 how much protein in flaxseed.
The list below gives the total protein content in the 9 items from the general description 'flaxseed' each of which show the protein amount as well as Energy, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 9 food items shown in the protein chart. This gives 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.
The corresponding nutritional value for flaxseed based on our density score out of 100 (ranked by the amount of protein per 100g) is shown in the below nutritional density chart. 
The corresponding Calories for flaxseed ranked by the amount of protein per 100g is shown below in the flaxseed calories chart. 
RDA for protein
The recommended daily allowance for protein is 56g for an average male. This is the RDA used for all nutrition in the listed data. For a typical woman it is 46g. These values are based on 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. It is also recommended that at least 10% of your calories should be from protein with an upper limit of 35% of your calories from protein.
Average Content for flaxseed
The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of protein contained in 100g of flaxseed, based on the list below of 9 different items under the general description of flaxseed, is 8.20 g of protein. This average value corresponds to 14.64 % of the recommended dietary allowance (or RDA) in your diet. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Energy is 537.56 kcal, the average amount of Total Fat is 39.69 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.Median Amount
The median value of Protein is found in KASHI, TLC, Oatmeal Raisin Flax Cookies which in 100g contains 7.70 g of Protein. This corresponds to 14 % of the recommended daily allowance. For this serving the amount of Energy is 414.00 kcal, the amount of Total Fat is 15.20 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 67.00 g.Highest protein Content per 100g
Using the list below for the 9 different flaxseed nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of protein is found in Seeds, flaxseed which contains 18.29 g of protein per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is 33 %. For this 100g serving the Energy content is 534.00 kcal, the Total Fat content is 42.16 g, the Carbohydrate content is 28.88 g. 
The lowest amount of protein in 100g is in Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed which contains 0.11 g. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance 0 % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Energy is 884.00 kcal, the amount of Total Fat is 99.98 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 0.00 g.
The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a protein range of 18.18 g per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 350 kcal for Energy, 57.82 g for Total Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.
Highest Amount of protein per Serving
Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high protein foods in your diet. For example 100g of Seeds, flaxseed contains 18.29 g of protein. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the protein nutritional content.
The food with the highest protein content per typical serving is Cereals ready-to-eat, KASHI GO LEAN CRUNCH!, Honey Almond Flax which contains 8.9 g in 0.670 Cup (1 NLEA serving) (or 53.00 g). The percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 16 %. For this serving the Energy content is 200.87 kcal, the Total Fat content is 5.25 g and the Carbohydrate content is 35.46 g.
Nutritional Information Summary
From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing protein which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of protein rich foods
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