Nuts & seeds
Flaxseed, ground
1 tbsp, ground (7 g) contains 2 g of total carbohydrate, including 1.9 g of fiber.
This reference represents “Seeds, flaxseed”. Choose the preparation that matches your food; varieties and recipes can differ.
USDA FoodData Central · FDC 169414 ↗What’s in your portion?
Total carbohydrate
2g
In 7 g of flaxseed, ground
Energy
37 kcal
Dietary fiber
1.9 g
Total sugars
0.1 g
Protein
1.3 g
Total fat
3 g
Sodium
2 mg
— means the source does not report a value. Household measures are specific to this food.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Total carbohydrate | 28.9 g |
|---|---|
| Dietary fiber | 27.3 g |
| Total sugars | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 18.3 g |
| Total fat | 42.2 g |
| Energy | 534 kcal |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
Total carbohydrate includes dietary fiber. Sugars and fiber are components, not amounts to add to the carbohydrate total. — means not reported.
Common portions
| Portion | Weight | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp, ground | 2.5 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 tbsp, ground | 7 g | 2 g |
| 1 cup, whole | 168 g | 48.6 g |
| 1 tbsp, whole | 10.3 g | 3 g |
| 1 tsp, whole | 3.4 g | 1 g |
Portion weights come from this food’s USDA record. Measurements describe edible amounts; the illustration is not a weight guide.
A source you can check
SR Legacy, April 2018. Original description: Seeds, flaxseed.
View original USDA record ↗Imported and mechanically checked October 26, 2026. How we handle the data.
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