Ground flaxseed has 23.1 g fiber per 100 g with better absorption than whole. Grinding exposes the oils and fiber, making the nutrients bioavailable. At 545 kcal per 100 g, a tablespoon (7 g) adds 38 kcal. Store refrigerated — ground flax oxidizes faster than whole seeds.
How should I track Flaxseed, ground?
Flaxseed, ground is high in magnesium. Nuts like Flaxseed, ground are one of the easiest foods to overeat. Research on portion estimation (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) found that people underestimate calorie-dense foods by 50–200% when eyeballing portions. A small handful can easily be 300+ calories. The best habit: pre-portion into 30 g bags or use a scale each time. Also check whether your nuts are raw, roasted, or roasted-in-oil — the roasted-in-oil versions add extra fat that is not in the raw nutrition values.