Brown flax seeds
Low GI
GL 0.4 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 2.9 per 100 g
- Extremely low glycemic load
- High caloric density
Brown flax seeds has a glycemic index of 10, the same as plain Flax seeds (10). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.4.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 534 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1.6 g |
| Natural | 1.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 27.3 g |
| Soluble | 8.2 g |
| Insoluble | 19.1 g |
| Protein | 18.3 g |
| Fat | 42.2 g |
| Saturated | 3.7 g |
| Unsaturated | 36.7 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Extremely low glycemic load
- Excellent source of dietary fiber
- Rich in healthy unsaturated fats
- High caloric density
- Potential for oxidation of polyunsaturated fats
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Brown flax seeds?
Brown flax seeds has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.9.
Is Brown flax seeds good for people with insulin resistance?
Brown flax seeds has a low glycemic index (10), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Flax seeds has the lowest glycemic load?
Brown flax seeds has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Flax seeds in this database (2.9 per 100 g).
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