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Ground flaxseed, also known as flax meal, is a finely milled version of whole flaxseeds. It is a nutrient-dense food, providing a high amount of dietary fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein per 100g serving.
| Water | 6.8 g |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 545 kcal |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 514 kcal |
| Nitrogen | 3.4 g |
| Protein | 18.0 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 37.3 g |
| Ash | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 34.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 23.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 230 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 5.8 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 372 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 556 mg |
| Potassium, K | 793 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 36.7 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.7 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 1.3 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.4 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 136 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.54 mg |
| Niacin | 3.8 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.39 mg |
| Biotin | 33.8 ug |
| Folate, total | 41.5 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.7 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 5.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 c | 0.16 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 24.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 19.4 g |
| Tryptophan | 0.30 g |
| Threonine | 0.93 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.94 g |
| Leucine | 1.4 g |
| Lysine | 0.93 g |
| Methionine | 0.40 g |
| Phenylalanine | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.57 g |
| Valine | 1.1 g |
| Arginine | 2.2 g |
| Histidine | 0.51 g |
| Alanine | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid | 2.3 g |
| Glutamic acid | 4.8 g |
| Glycine | 1.4 g |
| Proline | 0.87 g |
| Serine | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.19 g |
| Cysteine | 0.55 g |
| Daidzein | 20.2 mg |
| Genistein | 0.01 mg |
| Daidzin | 30.2 mg |
| Genistin | 1.9 mg |
| Glycitin | 31.6 mg |
What is the difference between ground and whole flaxseed?
Ground flaxseed (flax meal) is milled to break down the seed coat, which can make its nutrients more accessible for the body to use compared to whole seeds.
How can I use ground flaxseed in my diet?
It can be easily added to smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, baked goods, or used as an egg substitute in vegan baking by mixing with water.
Does ground flaxseed contain sugar?
No, ground flaxseed naturally contains 0g of sugar per 100g serving.