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Detailed Flax Composition...
g = grams
mg = milligrams
kcal = kilocalories
IU = International Units
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Amount in 100 grams
of flaxseed |
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Flax is the best known source for the two most essential fatty acids:
- Linoleic (LA) and Linolenic (ALA)
- 45 grams of oil per 100 grams of flaxseed
Flax has been eaten by the human race for over 5,000 years!
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| Proximate: |
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| Food Energy |
450 kcal |
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| Protein |
21.0g |
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| Total Lip Fatty Acids |
45.0g |
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| Total Dietary Fiber |
24.5g |
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| Ash |
4.5g |
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| Water |
5.0g |
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| Minerals: |
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| Potassium |
750mg |
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| Calcium |
250mg |
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| Magnesium |
350mg |
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| Phosphorus |
650mg |
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| Iron |
10mg |
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| Copper |
0.7mg |
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| Zinc |
2.0mg |
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| Maganese |
7.0mg |
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| Vitamins: |
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| A |
18.8 IU |
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| E |
0.6 IU |
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| B-1 |
0.6mg |
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| B-2 |
0.3mg |
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| B-3 |
4.4mg |
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| B-6 |
0.8mg |
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| B-12 |
0.5mg |
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| Amino Acids: |
g/100g Protein |
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| Alanine |
5.4g |
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| Arginine |
11.8g |
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| Aspartic Acid |
12.5g |
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| Cystine |
3.8g |
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| Glutamic Acid |
26.3g |
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| Glycine |
7.0g |
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| Histidine* |
2.9g |
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| Isoleucine* |
5.2g |
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| Leucine* |
6.8g |
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| Lysine* |
4.1g |
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| Methionine* |
2.2g |
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| Phenylalanine* |
5.3g |
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| Proline |
5.2g |
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| Serine |
5.8g |
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| Threonine* |
4.9g |
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| Tryptophan* |
1.8g |
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| Tryosine |
2.9g |
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| Valine* |
5.6g |
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| *Total Essential Amino Acids: 38.8g |
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Disclaimer: The range of values was obtained from various sources. Variations may occur depending on crop differences year to year.
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