Nutritional facts of Flax seeds
Flax is an excellent source of vitamin E, especially rich in gamma-tocopherol; containing about 20 g (133% of daily recommended values) per 100 g. vitamin-E is a powerful lipid-soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of mucosa and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
Flax seeds nutrition profile values/100 g.
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percent of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 534 Kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.8 g | 22% |
| Protein | 18.3 g | 32.5% |
| Total Fat | 42.16 g | 170% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 68% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 87 µg | 22% |
| Niacin | 3.08 mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.985 mg | 20% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.473 mg | 36% |
| Riboflavin | 0.161 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin | 1.64 mg | 137% |
| Vitamin A | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 19.95 mg | 133% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3 µg | 3.5% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 30 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 813 mg | 17% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 255 mg | 22.5% |
| Copper | 1.12 mg | 124% |
| Iron | 5.73 mg | 72% |
| Magnesium | 392 mg | 98% |
| Manganese | 2.48 mg | 108% |
| Zinc | 4.34 mg | 39% |
| Phytonutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 0 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 651 µg | -- |
