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Nutritional information for Flaxseeds (per 1 oz. – 28g serving)
| MACRO-NUTRIENTS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrient | Amount | % of RDA for men |
Rating for men |
% of RDA for women |
Rating for women |
| Fiber (g) | 7.6 | 25.3 | Excellent | 30.4 | Excellent |
| Omega 3 (mg) | 6388 | 399.3 | Excellent | 580.7 | Excellent |
| Omega 6 (mg) | 1655 | 9.7 | – | 13.8 | Good |
| MICRO-NUTRIENTS (VITAMINS) | |||||
| Nutrient | Amount | % of RDA for men |
Rating for men |
% of RDA for women |
Rating for women |
| Vitamin A (IU) | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.2 | 0.4 | – | 0.4 | – |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.1 | 1 | – | 1 | – |
| Vitamin K (mcg) | 1.2 | 1.7 | – | 1.7 | – |
| Thiamin – B1 (mg) | 0.5 | 41.7 | Excellent | 45.5 | Excellent |
| Riboflavin – B2 (mg) | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – |
| Niacin – B3 (mg) | 0.9 | 5.6 | – | 6.4 | – |
| Pantothenic Acid – B5 (mg) | 0.3 | 5 | – | 7.5 | – |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.1 | 7.7 | – | 5.9 | – |
| Vitamin B12 (mcg) | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – |
| Folate (mcg) | 24.4 | 6.1 | – | 6.1 | – |
| Choline (mg) | 22 | 4 | – | 5.2 | – |
| MICRO-NUTRIENTS (MINERALS) | |||||
| Nutrient | Amount | % of RDA for men |
Rating for men |
% of RDA for women |
Rating for women |
| Calcium (mg) | 71.4 | 7.1 | – | 7.1 | – |
| Copper (mg) | 0.3 | 33.3 | Excellent | 33.3 | Excellent |
| Iron (mg) | 1.6 | 20 | Excellent | 8.9 | – |
| Magnesium (mg) | 110 | 26.2 | Excellent | 34.4 | Excellent |
| Manganese (mg) | 0.7 | 30.4 | Excellent | 38.9 | Excellent |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 180 | 18 | Good | 18 | Good |
| Potassium (mg) | 228 | 6 | – | 8.1 | – |
| Selenium (mcg) | 7.1 | 10.1 | Good | 11.8 | Good |
| Sodium (mg) | 8.4 | 0.6 | – | 0.6 | – |
| Zinc (mg) | 1.2 | 10.9 | Good | 15 | Good |
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Other nutritional information for Flaxseeds (per 1 oz. – 28g serving)
| Other information | Amount | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Calories (Cal) | 143.8 | – |
| Kilojoules (kJ) | 601.7 | – |
| Glycemic Index (GI) | – | – |
| Portion for GL (g) | – | – |
| Glycemic Load (GL) | – | – |
| Energy nutrients | Amount | % of Energy |
| Total Carbs (g) | 8.1 | 12 |
| Fat (g) | 11.8 | 73.9 |
| Protein (g) | 5.1 | 14.2 |
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