Seeds

Q: How many calories in oz of seeds?

About 147 calories, with roughly 4.6g of protein. oz weighs about 28.35g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Dense, satiating, one of the few honest snacks with a nutrition story.

517

cal per 100 g

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= 1.0 oz

Calories

147

Protein

4.6g

Carbs

9.7g

Fat

10.9g

Protein 12% Carbs 25% Fat 63%

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Seeds is 63% fat by calorie — almost all of it unsaturated.

Dense fuel, not junk. Fat is 9 cal/g vs 4 for protein or carbs — an ounce is a real portion, not a "handful."

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Burn it off

What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 517 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

148

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

The chef's caveat

One handful is not one serving

A "handful" of seeds is usually 30–40g, not the "1 oz (28g)" on the label. If you snack straight from the bag, expect to eat 1.5–2 servings without noticing. Weigh once to calibrate your eye.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Saturated fat3.682 g18%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium3 mg0%

Potassium687 mg15%

Calcium78 mg6%

Iron4.9 mg27%

Magnesium353 mg84%

Zinc5.05 mg46%

Vitamin C0 mg0%

Vitamin A3 mcg0%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B61.17 mg69%

Vitamin B120 mcg0%

Folate160 mcg40%

Niacin2.284 mg14%

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Seeds

17 more calories per 100g · +4g fat.

Cal534 Protein18.3 g Fat42.2 g

Nuts

62 more calories per 100g · +5g protein.

Cal579 Protein21.1 g Fat49.9 g

Nuts

130 fewer calories per 100g · -10g protein.

Cal387 Protein6.2 g Fat23.9 g

Common questions

The stuff people actually ask.

How many calories in oz of seeds?

About 147 calories, with roughly 4.6g of protein. oz weighs about 28.35g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Are seeds good for weight loss despite the calories?

Studies say yes, actually — people who add seeds to their diet without cutting other calories do not gain weight proportionally. Best theories: chewing time, satiety, and about 10–20% of the fat calories are not fully absorbed.

Is seeds actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: dense in unsaturated fat, fiber, and micronutrients — the "high calorie ≠ unhealthy" case in food form.

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