Calorie comparison
Cashews vs Flax Seeds
Per 100 grams, flax seeds is the lighter choice by 19 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Cashews | Flax Seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553 | 534 |
| Protein | 18 g | 18 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 29 g |
| Fat | 44 g | 42 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥜 Cashews
1 oz (28 g)
155 cal
5 g protein · 8.4 g carbs · 12.3 g fat
🌱 Flax Seeds
1 tbsp (10 g)
53 cal
1.8 g protein · 2.9 g carbs · 4.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cashews or flax seeds?
Per 100 g, cashews has 553 calories and flax seeds has 534. Flax Seeds is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cashews or flax seeds?
Cashews has 18 g of protein per 100 g; flax seeds has 18 g. They're tied on protein.
Is cashews or flax seeds better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward flax seeds — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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