USDA Foundation · Cereal Grains and Pasta
Chia seeds, dry, raw
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2710819, data refreshed September 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 17.0g
- Proteinhigh · 34% DV
- 38.3g
- Carbsgood source · 14% DV
- 32.9g
- Fathigh · 42% DV
Chia seeds, dry, raw contains nutrition data according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 17.0g of protein, 32.9g of fat, and 38.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Foundation database, refreshed September 2026.
- More protein than 65% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Chia seeds, dry, raw carries 17.0g of protein per 100g, more than 65% of USDA whole foods.
- 17.0g
- protein per 100g
- Top 35%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Chia seeds, dry, raw: complete nutrition facts from the USDA FoodData Central database, including calories, macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals per serving. All nutrient values below are based on USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Chia seeds, dry, raw is catalogued there as FDC ID 2710819, a usda foundation entry, in the "Cereal Grains and Pasta" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Foundation program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Chia seeds, dry, raw reads as high protein within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, or browse the whole Cereal Grains and Pasta group for context.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Where Chia seeds, dry, raw ranks on protein
Its 17.0g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Chia seeds, dry, raw vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
17 Top 35% higher than 65% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · September 2026
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 38.3 G | 14% |
| Protein | 17.0 G | 34% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 32.9 G | 42% |
| Ash | 4.4 G | |
| Starch | 0.00 G | |
| Water | 7.5 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 14.5 UG | |
| Niacin | 9 MG | |
| Thiamin | 1 MG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 595 MG | 46% |
| Iron, Fe | 6 MG | 34% |
| Potassium, K | 642 MG | 14% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 MG | 0% |
| Copper, Cu | 2 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 326 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 8 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 691 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 6 MG |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 517 KCAL | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 490 KCAL | |
| Nitrogen | 3.2 G |
Key takeaways
- Chia seeds, dry, raw delivers 17.0g of protein per 100g, more than 65% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 46% of the Daily Value per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein patterns.
Nearby Foods
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Nationwide peers by calories & protein
Two USDA FDC-derived comparison paths for Chia seeds, dry, raw: nearest calories and nearest protein among indexable foods outside Cereal Grains and Pasta (sr_legacy / foundation, calories ≥50 kcal or protein ≥5 g per 100 g). Same-group calorie and protein swaps stay in the sections above.
Similar protein (other groups)
Nearest indexable foods by protein g/100 g. This record: 17.0g.
- Lamb, shoulder, blade, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Δ 0.0 g protein 17.0g244 kcal
- Lamb, New Zealand, imported, square-cut shoulder chops, separable lean and fat, raw Δ 0.0 g protein 17.0g275 kcal
- Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, tail, cooked, simmered Δ 0.0 g protein 17.0g396 kcal
- Sausage, turkey, reduced fat, brown and serve, cooked Δ 0.0 g protein 17.0g204 kcal
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2710819) — USDA Foundation database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
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Data provenance
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