How Many Calories in Flaxseed?
1 lingură (10g, măcinate) = 53 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 lingură (10g, măcinate) contains 53 calories.
Best time: Morning, added ground to yogurt or oats
Benefits
- ✓One of the best plant sources of Omega-3 (ALA) - about 2.3g in one tablespoon of ground seeds
- ✓Extremely high in fiber (27g/100g), both soluble and insoluble, with benefits for digestion and satiety
- ✓Contains lignans, plant compounds with antioxidant activity, in higher amounts than most foods
- ✓Versatile - can be added ground to yogurt, oats, smoothies, or bread dough without significantly changing the taste
Considerations
- !Whole seeds, if not eaten ground, pass through the digestive tract without being fully digested - grinding is essential to benefit from the nutrients
- !Very calorie-dense and high in fat (42g/100g) - one tablespoon added daily is enough, no need for large amounts
- !May interact with some medications (blood thinners) due to their fiber and lignan content - talk to a doctor if you take such medications
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends one tablespoon of ground flaxseed daily as a plant source of Omega-3 and fiber, especially for those who don't eat fatty fish regularly. Grind the seeds right before eating or keep them ground in the fridge, since the Omega-3 fats oxidize quickly at room temperature and light.
Frequently Asked Questions
O lingură de semințe de in măcinate (10g) are aproximativ 53 kcal, cu 1,8g proteine, 2,9g carbohidrați, 4,2g grăsimi și 2,7g fibre. Este o cantitate mică, dar suficientă pentru a adăuga aproximativ 2,3g Omega-3 (ALA) la masa respectivă.
Da, caloric sunt identice - măcinarea nu schimbă conținutul caloric, ci doar permite organismului să absoarbă nutrienții. Semințele întregi, neconsumate măcinate, trec in mare parte nedigerate prin tractul digestiv, deci din punct de vedere nutrițional practic nu beneficiezi de Omega-3 și fibre dacă nu le macini sau le mesteci foarte bine.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.