Flax Seed Nutrition Information Below find the nutritional facts and information on the benefits of flax and ground flaxseed. Note that the nutritional info below pertains to brown flax seeds, but the nutrition data for golden flax is almost the same.

Product Name:

Flax Seed (Also Known As Linseed)

Analysis: USDA Nutrient Database

Nutrient	Value per 100 g	Units
Proximates
Water:	8.750	Grams
Food Energy:	492.000	Kcal
Food Energy
Protein:	19.500	Grams
Fat:	34.000	Grams
Total Carbohydrate:	34.250	Grams
Fiber, total dietary:	27.900	Grams
Ash:	3.500	Grams
Minerals
Calcium:	199.000	Mg
Iron:	6.220	Mg
Magnesium:	362.000	Mg
Phosphorus:	498.000	Mg
Potassium:	681.000	Mg
Sodium:	34.000	Mg
Zinc:	4.170	Mg
Copper	1.041	Mg
Manganese	3.281	Mg
Selenium	5.500	Mcg
Vitamins
Vitamin C, ascorbic acid	1.300	Mg
Thiamin	0.170	Mg
Riboflavin	0.160	Mg
Niacin	1.400	Mg
Pantothenic acid	1.530	Mg
Vitamin B-6	0.927	Mg
Folate	278.000	Mcg
Vitamin B-12	0.000	Mcg
Vitamin A	0.000	IU
Vitamin E	5.000	Mg_ATE
Lipids
Fatty acids, saturated	3.196	Grams
Fatty acids, monounsaturated	6.868	Grams
Fatty acids, polyunsaturated	22.440	Grams
Cholesterol	0.000	Mg

Specifications

Product Name:	Flax Seed (Also known as Linseed)
Origin:	Canada
Color:	Yellow (Golden)
Flavor:	Typical, nutty

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Microbiological Analysis: (AOAC)

Pathogens:	Negative
Aflatoxin:	Negative
Salmonella:	Negative
Pesticide Residues:	None detected

Recommended Storage Conditions:

Temperature:	Max. 70 degrees F (21 degrees C)
Humidity:	Max. 70 %
Shelf Life:	6 months