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Chia Seeds — RawS
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Chia Seeds

Raw · Seeds

77/100S tier
Calories486
Protein16.5g
Fiber34.4g
Sodium16mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 77 out of 100, #2 of 20 nuts & seeds. Omega-3 carries the score (100/100); healthy fats drags it down (47/100).

The short version: 34g fiber and 17.8g omega-3 per 100g. Tiny seeds, absurd numbers.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories486
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.7g39%
Saturated Fat 3.3g16%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 16mg1%
Dietary Fiber 34.4g123%
Protein 16.5g33%
Magnesium 335mg80%
Iron 7.7mg43%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 77

Omega-3 ×10100
Clean label ×20100
Low saturated fat ×2593
Micronutrients ×1561
Healthy fats ×3047

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#2 of 20 in Nuts & Seeds. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Chia Seeds healthy?

It grades S — 77 out of 100, #2 of 20 nuts & seeds in our system. 34g fiber and 17.8g omega-3 per 100g. Tiny seeds, absurd numbers.

How many calories are in Chia Seeds?

486 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Chia Seeds calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.