Flax Nutrition Profile
While flax is rich in protein, research suggests that its health benefits probably have more to do with its fatty acid and fibre profile.
| Nutrient Profile of Flax seed | |
| Proximate | |
| 100 grams | |
| Food Energy | 450 Kilocalories (Calories) |
| Fat* | 41.0 grams |
| Total Dietary Fibre | 28.0 grams |
| Protein | 20.0 grams |
*Analysed by the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS ) Official Method Am 2-93, which is based on the Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations Ltd. (FOSFA) Official Method. The American Organization of Analytical Chemists (AOAC International) Method 996.06 will produce a slightly lower fat content.
