Fiber breakdown
Soluble 4.1 g (42%)Insoluble 5.7 g (58%)
| Serving | 2 tbsp |
|---|---|
| Total fiber | 9.8 g |
| Soluble fiber | 4.1 g |
| Insoluble fiber | 5.7 g |
| Share of 28 g daily target | 35% |
| Category | Seeds |
| Food type | Whole food |
Fiber content
Fiber in Chia seeds
A 2 tbsp serving of chia seeds contains 9.8 g of dietary fiber — a good source of fiber, about 35% of a 28 g daily target.
9.8 g
per 2 tbspHow much fiber is in chia seeds?
Chia seeds delivers 9.8 grams of dietary fiber in a typical 2 tbsp serving, which makes it a good source of fiber. That covers roughly 35% of a 28 gram daily reference intake, so it can make a real dent in your fiber goal for the day.
Of that total, about 4.1 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and 5.7 g is insoluble fiber (which adds bulk and supports regularity).
USDA FoodData Central; total dietary fiber nutrient 1079. Soluble and insoluble grams are category-based estimates, not lab-measured values.
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