USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Flaxseed (Linseed)?
Per 100g, Flaxseed (Linseed) has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 38/100. Its strongest contributions are Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
38/100
14 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 2 tbsp (14g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 2 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 534 kcal | 75 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 29 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 42 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 27 g | 4 g |
| Sat fat | 4 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 813 mg | 114 mg |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 36 mg |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 392 mg | 55 mg |
| Zinc | 4.3 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 87 µg | 12 µg |
Where Flaxseed (Linseed) contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Magnesium
100%
392 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
100%
642 mg per 100g
Vitamin B1
100%
1.64 mg per 100g
Fiber
91%
27 g per 100g
Sat fat
4 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
30 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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