Chia Seeds
Also known as: chia
100 g of Chia Seeds equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 9.5 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 29 tsp |
| Cup | 0.60 cup |
| Milliliter | 143 ml |
| Ounce (100 g) | 1.0 oz |
| Kilogram | 0.10 kg |
Convert Chia Seeds
1 tbsp Chia Seeds = 11 g
Measuring Tips
Chia seeds expand 10-12x when soaked (gel-like texture). Vegan egg substitute: 1 tbsp chia + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg equivalent for binding.
Common Uses
- chia pudding
- smoothies
- yogurt topping
- vegan baking
- infused water
Storage
Airtight container, room temperature. Lasts 2 years due to natural antioxidants.
Popular Chia Seeds Conversions
Nutrition per 100 g
- kalori486
- protein16.5
- lemak30.7
- karbohidrat42.1
- serat34.4
- natrium mg16
- kalsium mg631
- zat besi mg7.7
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds?▾
1 tablespoon of chia seeds ≈ 10.5 grams, based on density 0.7 g/ml. For 1 teaspoon: 3.5 g; for 1 standard cup (240 ml): 168 g.
How can I measure chia seeds accurately without a scale?▾
Chia seeds expand 10-12x when soaked (gel-like texture). Vegan egg substitute: 1 tbsp chia + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg equivalent for binding.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of chia seeds?▾
Results may vary slightly depending on brand and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.7 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc. For precision baking, use a digital kitchen scale instead of volume measures.
How should I store chia seeds?▾
Airtight container, room temperature. Lasts 2 years due to natural antioxidants.
What is Chia Seeds typically used for?▾
Chia Seeds is commonly used in: chia pudding, smoothies, yogurt topping, vegan baking, and more. Because its density is 0.7 g/ml, the volume vs weight conversion matters when scaling recipes.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds?▾
1 tbsp of chia seeds (~10.5 g) contains about 51 calories. Per 100 g: 486 calories. See the 'Nutrition per 100 g' section above for the full macro breakdown.