Flaxseed (ground) Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 2 tbsp, ground (14g)

Flaxseed (ground) contains 72 calories per 2 tbsp, ground (14g), with 2.5g of protein, 4.8g of carbs, and 5.2g of fat. Here's the full nutrient breakdown — sourced from USDA FoodData Central — and how it fits into common tracking goals.

Flaxseed (ground) nutrition facts

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Ground flax (flax meal). Whole flaxseeds mostly pass through undigested — grind them or buy milled if you actually want the omega-3s and fiber.

How does flaxseed (ground) fit your goals?

Most of the calories in flaxseed (ground) come from fat (5.2g per 2 tbsp, ground (14g)), which makes it calorie-dense — easy to under-portion if you're eyeballing. Dietary fat is essential for hormone production and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins, but at 9 calories per gram it's also the macro most people accidentally over-consume when they stop weighing portions.

Diet-wise, flaxseed (ground) fits keto, low-carb, and vegan and vegetarian eating patterns.

Micronutrients worth noting

Beyond the macros, flaxseed (ground) pulls real weight on fiber (11% DV) per 2 tbsp, ground (14g) — the kind of micronutrient density that calorie counts alone don't show.

How flaxseed (ground) compares to other fats & nuts

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