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Plant-based seeds rich in omega-3, fiber, protein, calcium, and magnesium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Güzel Ada chia seeds (12 g) has 58 calories. That works out to 486 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.1 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 3.7 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 103.2 mg of Phosphorus covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 1 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 12 g
58
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
5.1g
· 2% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 5% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 13% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 58 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.92 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.1 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 12 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 4 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 97 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 24 g | 117 kcal |
| 30 g | 30 g | 146 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 40 g | 194 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 80 g | 389 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 486 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 160 g | 778 kcal |
Calculated from 486 calories per 100 g.
You can stir Güzel Ada chia seeds into yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, or sauces, or soak them in liquid until they form a gel. If adding them dry to food, have enough liquid with them because they absorb moisture.
Soak Güzel Ada chia seeds for about 15–20 minutes, stirring once or twice so they do not clump. They are ready when the liquid thickens into a gel; leaving them in the refrigerator longer gives an even softer texture.
Mix Güzel Ada chia seeds with milk or a plant-based drink, then refrigerate the mixture for several hours or overnight. Stir it again if you notice clumps, and loosen a pudding that is too thick with a little more liquid.
Yes, you can stir Güzel Ada chia seeds into water and let them swell into a gel. Stir again after a few minutes to keep them from settling, and add lemon or fruit for flavor if you like.
No, Güzel Ada chia seeds do not need to be ground before eating. Whole seeds absorb liquid and work well in soaked dishes, while grinding can make them easier to blend smoothly into recipes such as smoothies or baked goods.
Avoid swallowing a spoonful of dry Güzel Ada chia seeds on its own: the seeds absorb liquid and expand, which can make them difficult to swallow. They can be added dry to moist food, but eat them with adequate liquid.
Yes, a chia gel made from Güzel Ada chia seeds can replace eggs as a binder in some baked goods. Mix ground seeds with water and let the mixture thicken; it may not provide the same lift or texture as eggs in every recipe.
No, Güzel Ada chia seeds and basil seeds come from different plants. Both swell in liquid, but they differ in appearance and typical culinary use, so they are not automatically interchangeable in recipes.
Keep Güzel Ada chia seeds in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Moisture can spoil their quality, so refrigerate prepared chia mixtures and use them promptly rather than storing them at room temperature.
Güzel Ada chia seeds can absorb liquid and thicken food, which may make a meal feel more filling. They are not a weight-loss treatment, but adding them to a balanced meal can increase its fiber and texture.
Vitamins
B3
1.06mg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Folate
5.88µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
103mg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.33mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Selenium
6.62µg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
49mg · 1% DV
Sodium
1.92mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 58 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (12 g):
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Güzel Ada chia seeds are the small edible seeds of the chia plant, native to Mexico and Central America. Mild in flavour, they develop a gel-like coating when soaked, which makes them useful in both breakfasts and desserts.
They’re commonly stirred into yoghurt, porridge or smoothies, or soaked in milk or a plant-based drink to make chia pudding. Their neutral taste works well with fruit, oats and a little honey, and they can also be sprinkled over cereal or salads. Chia seeds are notably rich in fibre and provide plant-based protein and omega-3 fats, along with calcium and magnesium. For a lighter texture, add them dry just before serving rather than soaking them.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.