Chia

Chia

Chia has made a comeback! Finally this tiny seed is getting the nutritional credit it deserves.

Long prized by the Aztecs and known as the "running food" for the amazing energy it provides, chia is a complete protein, and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids as well as a soluble fiber called mucilage.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Fiber, ALA Omega-3, Phosphorous, Manganese
*Good Source of: Calcium
*Preferences: Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Store chia seeds in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-ounce(s) CHIA SEEDS,DRIED

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.32

Calories: 137

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.6 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.89 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.59 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	6.5 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	4914 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	12.3 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	10.6 g	*
Protein	4.4 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	0 mcg	0%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	176.7 mg	18%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0 mg	0%
Magnesium	0 mg	0%
Manganese	0.61 mg	30%
Phosphorous	265.4 mg	27%
Potassium	44.8 mg	1%
Selenium	0 mcg	0%
Sodium	5.3 mg	0%
Zinc	0.98 mg	7%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).