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| Chia Seed |
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| Chia Plant |
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Chía seeds contain many powerful antioxidants: myrecetin, quercetin, kaempferol, chlorogenic acid, and caffeic acid. It has a ORAC of 80 micromoles TE/g, and is thus one of the most powerful whole food antioxidants we know. NSRI has conducted extensive analyses on this food product and found it to be a versatile, user-friendly, exceptional and unique low-calorie source of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants, complete protein, iron, calcium, and magnesium. Below is a summary of its nutritional content:
Serving Size: 15g
*Percent Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Amount Per Serving*
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Calories 50; Calories from fat 44
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2.5
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Total Fat 4.9 g
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8
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Saturated Fat <0.5g
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1
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Trans Fat 0g
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Omega-3 (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) 3g
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Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) 1g
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Cholesterol 0g
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0
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Sodium <0.5mg
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0
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Carbohydrates Available 0.1g
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0
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Dietary Fiber 6.1g
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24
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Sugars 0g
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Protein 3.1g
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6
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Calcium 107mg
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11
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Iron 2.4mg
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13
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Zinc 0.5 mg
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3
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Potassium 105mg
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3
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Magnesium 59mg
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15
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Phosphorus 160mg
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16
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Antioxidants per serving
1047 micromoles TE ORAC units (antioxidants include myrecetin, quercetin, kaemferol, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid)
REFERENCE: http://www.nsrinews.com/nsriChia_research.html#benexia
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