Ground flaxseed (linseed) is the milled form of the whole flaxseed, which dramatically increases the bioavailability of its nutrients. Whole flaxseeds pass through the gut largely undigested; ground flaxseed releases its exceptional ALA omega-3 content (the highest of any common food per gram), soluble mucilaginous fibre, lignans (phytoestrogens with antioxidant properties), and useful magnesium and manganese.
Use ground flaxseed within 2-3 weeks of grinding and store in the fridge; the ALA oxidises quickly once exposed. Add 1-2 tablespoons to porridge, smoothies, yoghurt, or baked goods daily.
Where Flaxseed (linseed), ground Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 813 mg | 41% | |
| Phosphorus | 642 mg | 92% | |
| Magnesium | 392 mg | 105% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 32% | |
| Folate | 87.0 µg | 44% | |
| Choline | 78.7 mg | — | |
| Selenium | 25.4 µg | 46% | |
| Iron | 5.70 mg | 41% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.30 µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 4.30 mg | 43% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.08 mg | 19% | |
| Manganese | 2.48 mg | 124% | |
| Chromium | 2.00 µg | 5% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.64 mg | 149% | |
| Copper | 1.22 mg | 122% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.990 mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.470 mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 0.310 mg | 3% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.160 mg | 11% | |
| Molybdenum | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Chloride | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Betaine | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Iodine | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 28.8 g | — | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.50 g | — | |
| Trans fat | 0.000 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 1.10 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.250 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.250 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.48 g | — | |
| Arginine | 2.20 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.65 g | — | |
| Leucine | 1.50 g | — | |
| Valine | 1.04 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.915 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.915 g | — | |
| Proline | 0.915 g | — | |
| Isoleucine | 0.842 g | — | |
| Glycine | 0.824 g | — | |
| Threonine | 0.659 g | — | |
| Tyrosine | 0.641 g | — | |
| Lysine | 0.641 g | — | |
| Histidine | 0.476 g | — | |
| Methionine | 0.403 g | — | |
| Cysteine | 0.329 g | — | |
| Tryptophan | 0.275 g | — | |
| Plant sterols (total) | 300 mg | — | |
| β-Sitosterol | 210 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 45.0 mg | — | |
| Stigmasterol | 45.0 mg | — | |
| Plant stanols (total) | 10.0 mg | — | |
| Sitostanol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Campestanol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 0.000 µg | — | |
| Lycopene | 0.000 µg | — | |
| Beta-carotene | 0.000 µg | — | |
| Omega-3 (Alpha-linolenic acid) | 22.8 g | — | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.41 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (SDA) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Omega-6 (GLA) | 0.000 g | — |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
How we source and normalise our data →