Chia seeds, dry, raw

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Primary Source

USDA FoodData Central

USDA Foundation Foods Database

Official ID

2710819

Verified: 2026-03-01

Official USDA Description

“Chia seeds, dry, raw”

Data Acquisition Date: 2026-03-01

Standard ProfileUSDA VerifiedFoundation FoodsNRC Compliant

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Complete Nutrient Profile (per 100g)

Energy (2) (per 100g)

Calories (Atwater General)

517.15 kcal

energy_atwater_general_factors

Calories (Atwater Specific)

490.10 kcal

energy_atwater_specific_factors

Macronutrient (6) (per 100g)

Ash

4.37 g

ash

Carbohydrates

38.27 g

carbohydrate_by_difference

Nitrogen

3.21 g

nitrogen

Protein

17.01 g

protein

Total Fat

32.89 g

total_lipid_fat

Water

7.45 g

water

Major Mineral (4) (per 100g)

Calcium

595.40 mg

calcium_ca

Magnesium

326.30 mg

magnesium_mg

Phosphorus

691.30 mg

phosphorus_p

Potassium

642.10 mg

potassium_k

Trace Mineral (4) (per 100g)

Copper

1.57 mg

copper_cu

Iron

6.04 mg

iron_fe

Manganese

7.56 mg

manganese_mn

Zinc

5.56 mg

zinc_zn

Water-Soluble Vitamin (4) (per 100g)

B Vitamins

Biotin (B7)

14.51 µg

biotin

Niacin (B3)

8.68 mg

niacin

Thiamine (B1)

0.50 mg

thiamin

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

0.20 mg

vitamin_b_6

Note: All values are per 100g of raw ingredient. Nutrient density and bioavailability may vary based on preparation method, storage conditions, and individual animal factors.

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