Natural selection Whole chia seeds Calories, Macros & Key Nutrients

Nutritional Overview

Natural selection Whole chia seeds is a nutrient-dense food rich in healthy fats, often eaten as a snack or ingredient. Per 100g serving, it provides 423 kcal of energy, 19.5g of protein, 11.1g of carbohydrates, and 26.6g of fat.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 26.6g per 100g (2.6g of which is saturated). The NHS recommends that fat makes up no more than 35% of daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

With only 0.9g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet.

Each 100g serving provides 31.0g of dietary fibre per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "high fibre" nutrition-claim threshold. The UK government recommends 30g of fibre per day for adults. Adequate fibre intake supports healthy digestion, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and may reduce the risk of heart disease and bowel cancer.

Each 100g serving contains 0.00g of salt, meeting the UK/EU "low salt" nutrition-claim threshold. The NHS recommends adults consume no more than 6g of salt per day, so choosing lower-salt foods like this one makes it easier to stay within that limit and supports healthy blood pressure.

This is an energy-dense food at 423 kcal per 100g, largely due to its fat content (26.6g per 100g). Fat provides 9 calories per gram, more than double that of protein or carbohydrates. While it can be part of a balanced diet, portion control is recommended to avoid exceeding daily calorie needs. However Natural selection Whole chia seeds ends up on your plate, its 423 kcal per 100g still counts. Our carbs food calculator keeps an accurate running total of it.