# Chia seeds nutrition: 17 g protein per 100 g (est.) | Macro Friendly Meals

17 g protein per 100 g, 2.6 g per 1 tbsp.

Updated 2026-10-08 - data v2026-10-08.2

Estimated nutrition for Chia seeds, per 100 g and per 1 tbsp (15 g).

## Nutrition

|  | kcal | P | C | F |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Per 100 g | 486 | 17 | 42 | 31 |
| Per serving (1 tbsp, 15 g) | 73 | 2.6 | 6.3 | 4.6 |

Protein per 100 kcal: 3.5 g.

## Cost

Est. cost per serving: $0.10–$0.30 (est.).

Est. cost midpoint: $0.20 (est.).

Est. $ per 10 g protein: $0.77 (est.).

## Diet and scores

Keto, Low-carb, Paleo, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Efficiency 6 / Taste 5 / Overall 5.5.

Longevity: Fiber, omega-3 (ALA)

## Recipes using this food

None yet.

## Related

- [Hummus](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/hummus) (3.5 g protein / 100 kcal)
- [Almond butter](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/almond-butter) (3.4 g protein / 100 kcal)
- [Almonds](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/almonds) (3.6 g protein / 100 kcal)
- [Ground flaxseed](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/ground-flaxseed) (3.4 g protein / 100 kcal)
- [Pistachios](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/pistachios) (3.6 g protein / 100 kcal)
- [Sunflower seeds](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/sunflower-seeds) (3.6 g protein / 100 kcal)

Nutrition values are estimates until a USDA record is attached. Not medical advice.

USDA FDC ID: not yet verified (est.)

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