Sacha Inchi seeds have 29 g protein and only 4 g carbs per 100 g. At 555 kcal per 100 g, they deliver one of the best protein-to-carb ratios among seeds. Their crunchy texture makes them a useful high-protein snack during a deficit. Weigh your portion — a 30 g serving delivers 167 kcal.
How should I track Sacha Inchi seeds?
Sacha Inchi seeds is high in magnesium. Nuts like Sacha Inchi seeds 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.