Ground Flaxseed
One level US cup of ground flaxseed weighs 112 g (4 oz). A tablespoon is 7 g. Per 100 g: 534 calories and 18.3 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.3 g | 0.08 oz | 12.3 | 0.42 g | 0.66 g | 0.97 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 7 g | 0.25 oz | 37.4 | 1.3 g | 2 g | 3 g |
| ¼ cup | 28 g | 0.99 oz | 150 | 5.1 g | 8.1 g | 11.8 g |
| ⅓ cup | 37.3 g | 1.3 oz | 199 | 6.8 g | 10.8 g | 15.8 g |
| ½ cup | 56 g | 2 oz | 299 | 10.2 g | 16.2 g | 23.6 g |
| 1 cup | 112 g | 4 oz | 598 | 20.5 g | 32.4 g | 47.3 g |
| 2 cups | 224 g | 7.9 oz | 1,196 | 41 g | 64.7 g | 94.5 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 13% from protein, 20% from carbs and 67% from fat.
Ground Flaxseed gets most of its calories from fat: about 13% from protein, 20% from carbs and 67% from fat. One cup (112 g) has 598 calories, 20.5 g protein and 30.6 g fiber.
How to measure
For whole nuts and seeds, fill the cup and shake to settle. For nut butters, press into the cup with a spatula to remove air pockets, then level.
For this ingredient: Spoon in lightly; ground flax packs down easily.
Tips from the kitchen
- Nuts are calorie-dense: one extra tablespoon adds about 90 calories.
- Stir nut butters well before measuring; the oil separates.
- Toast nuts in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of ground flaxseed?
One level US cup of ground flaxseed weighs about 112 g (4 oz). Spoon in lightly; ground flax packs down easily.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed?
One level tablespoon weighs about 7 g, and one teaspoon about 2.3 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of ground flaxseed?
100 g has 18.3 g protein, 28.9 g carbs, 42.2 g fat and 534 calories.