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 |
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| Proximate |
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| 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.
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