Nutritional Profile of Flax Seeds
| Two tablespoons of whole seeds provide the following naturally occurring components : Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega-3)………………………………….....……......................... 1,710 mg Linoleic Acid (Omega-6)………………………………………………......……..................... 480 mg Oleic Acid (Omega-9) ………………....................................................................................... 540 mg Lignin Fiber …………………………………………………………...........……………….. 1,003 mg Lignan Fiber …………………………...................................................................................... 13.6 mg Serving size : 25 grams (1/4 cup of ground flax) Calories ………………………………………………………………........…………….…….140 Calories from fat ……………………………………………………………......................…. 90 Total fat …………………………………………………………………………..…................. 10 grams Saturated fat …………………………………………………..................................………..... 1gram Cholestrol …………………………………………………………………………..…............. 0 grams Sodium ……………………………………………………………………………….......…… 5 mg Potassium ………………………………………………………………………......……... 330 mg Total Carbohydrates ………………………………………………….......................………. 7 grams Dietary fiber ……………………………………………………....................................……... 4 grams Sugar …………………………………………………………………..........................……… 0 grams Protein …………………………………………………………………………..........……….. 5 grams Source *Flax! Fabulous Flax – Beth M Ley, Ph.D |
