Chia seeds
View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.
Composition
Chia seeds is made up of 5.8% water, 30.7% fat, 1.6% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
| Water | 5.8% |
| Fat | 30.7% |
| Sugars | 1.55% |
| Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
94.2%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
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Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
1.8%
Similar to 1.8 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Chia seeds is 1.55% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
1.55%
Nutrition
Chia seeds has 486 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 1.6 g of sugars, 30.7 g of fat, 42.1 g of carbohydrates, and 16.5 g of protein.
| Energy | 486 kcal |
| Fat | 30.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 34.4 g |
| Protein | 16.5 g |