Farmley Premium Flax Seeds
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A realistic serve of Farmley Premium Flax Seeds (20 g, suggested serve) has 119 kcal, 4.4 g protein, 6.8 g carbohydrate, 7.2 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 4 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 594 kcal, 22.1 g protein, 34.1 g carbohydrate, 36.1 g fat, 4.3 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar, 22.1 g fibre and 19 mg sodium.
Farmley Premium Flax Seeds are plain flax seeds sold for sprinkling, blending and baking. It scores CA3: middling on nutrition because no vitamins or minerals are declared, top marks on ingredients since the seed is the only item, and a moderate risk grade driven by calories rather than sugar, salt or saturated fat. Use a spoonful or two, not handfuls.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- Flax Seeds
1 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 4.6 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Farmley Premium Flax Seeds:
| Energy | 594.3 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.1 g |
| Total sugars | 4.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 22.1 g |
| Total fat | 36.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 18.7 mg |
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Why Farmley Premium Flax Seeds scores CA3
Nutrition is a C on 22.1 g protein and 22.1 g fibre per 100 g, held back by no declared vitamins or minerals. Ingredients are an A for a single ingredient, and risk is a 3 because of 594.3 kcal per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 22.1 g
- Fibre
- 22.1 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 594 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 22.1 g per 100 g and fibre is 22.1 g, so a 20 g serve gives 4.4 g of each. Most of the protein comes from the seeds themselves.
No vitamins or minerals are declared on the pack, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone, which keeps it at a C.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Flax Seeds
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
Flax seeds are the only ingredient. There are no additives, no added sugar and no added fat, so nothing costs ingredient points.
No front-of-pack promise is hollow. The protein and fibre claims match the panel, so there is no label integrity penalty.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 18.7 mg
- Saturated fat
- 4.3 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Energy is the main driver: 594.3 kcal per 100 g, about 119 kcal in a 20 g serve. Saturated fat is 4.3 g per 100 g, just under the 5 g high line.
Added sugar is 0 g, trans fat is 0 g and sodium is 18.7 mg per 100 g, so they add almost nothing. The risk grade is a 3.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (22.1g)
- +Green flag: High fibre (22.1g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does Farmley Premium Flax Seeds live up to its claims?
The protein and fibre claims hold. The heart health and omega-3 claims come with no figure in the nutrition table, and a retailer page shows a saturated fat figure that conflicts with the pack.
- On the packHolds
“22% Plant Protein”
The panel shows 22.1 g protein per 100 g, so a 20 g serve has 4.4 g. A 21% protein figure also appears on the back of the pack.
- On the packHolds
“Rich in Dietary Fiber”
Fibre is 22.1 g per 100 g, about 4.4 g in a 20 g serve.
- On the packBe careful
“Promotes Heart Health”
The pack gives no figure for this. The panel does show 4.3 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol and 18.7 mg sodium per 100 g, with 22.1 g fibre.
- On the packBe careful
“Rich in Omega-3 & Fiber”
The back says 2 tbsp give 4.6 g omega-3, but omega-3 is not in the nutrition table, so the figure cannot be checked. The fibre part holds at 22.1 g per 100 g.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Saturated fat per 100 g”
The retailer page shows 11 g saturated fat per 100 g, the pack shows 4.3 g. The pack figure is the one scored.
What's in Farmley Premium Flax Seeds?
Flax seeds are the only ingredient, so there are no additives, sweeteners or added fats to watch. The one thing to keep in mind is calories, at 594.3 kcal per 100 g.
1 ingredient listed. None of them is an additive or watched ingredient in our research.
The ingredient list, read for you
The list reads Flax Seeds and nothing else, with no percentage because it is the whole product. There are no added oils, sweeteners, flavours or preservatives. The sugar, fat and fibre on the panel all come from the seed itself.
Ingredients to watch
- EnergyWorth watching
594.3 kcal per 100 g, about 119 kcal in a 20 g serve. It is the main reason the risk grade is a 3.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
4.3 g per 100 g, just under the 5 g high line, and about 0.9 g in a 20 g serve.
- Tree nut cautionWorth watching
The pack carries a precautionary note that it contains tree nuts, which matters for anyone with a nut allergy.
- Protein and fibreFine
22.1 g protein and 22.1 g fibre per 100 g, about 4.4 g of each in a 20 g serve.
- Single ingredientFine
Only flax seeds. No additives, no added sugar, 0 g trans fat.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- Omega-3 is advertised on the pack but is not in the nutrition table.
What to know about Farmley Premium Flax Seeds
Protein and fibre-dense seeds, with calories to count
Farmley Premium Flax Seeds is a 200 g bag of flax seeds, and flax seeds are the only ingredient, with no percentage printed because there is nothing else in the bag. It is bought by people who want a spoonful of seeds to stir into curd, a smoothie or atta dough.
Per 100 g the seeds carry 594.3 kcal, 22.1 g protein, 22.1 g fibre and 36.1 g fat, of which 4.3 g is saturated. Total sugar is 4.6 g with none added, and sodium is 18.7 mg. The pack suggests 20 g a serve, which is about 119 kcal, 4.4 g protein and 4.4 g fibre.
The front promises protein and fibre, and the panel backs both. The heart and omega-3 claims are not backed by a number in the nutrition table. CleanPlate scores it CA3.
Who should eat Farmley Premium Flax Seeds?
Fine a few times a week for most adults at the suggested 20 g serve. Calories are the limit for weight management, while sugar is low for anyone watching blood glucose.
- Most adultsA few times a week
A 20 g serve gives 4.4 g protein and 4.4 g fibre for about 119 kcal.
- ChildrenA few times a week
No additives or added sugar, but 594.3 kcal per 100 g means small amounts.
- Diabetes or prediabetesA few times a week
Added sugar is 0 g and fibre is 22.1 g per 100 g, with 4.6 g total sugar.
- Weight managementA few times a week
Calories are dense at about 119 kcal per 20 g, so measure the serve.
Recipes with Farmley Premium Flax Seeds
Flax seeds work stirred into dough, curd, smoothies and baking. Each 20 g adds about 4.4 g protein and 4.4 g fibre.
Flax atta dough
Mix a spoonful of seeds into atta dough for rotis, adding about 4.4 g protein and 4.4 g fibre per 20 g.
Curd with flax
Sprinkle 20 g on a bowl of curd for extra fibre, at about 119 kcal.
Flax smoothie
Blend the seeds into a fruit smoothie so the 22.1 g per 100 g of fibre goes into the glass.
Cakes and cookies
Fold the seeds into batter, keeping to about 20 g so the added calories stay small.
Farmley Premium Flax Seeds: common questions
Is Farmley Premium Flax Seeds healthy?
Farmley Premium Flax Seeds is high in calories, so a few servings a week is fine.
How many calories and how much protein are in Farmley Premium Flax Seeds?
Per 100 g, Farmley Premium Flax Seeds has 594 kcal, 22.1 g protein, 34.1 g carbohydrate, 36.1 g fat and 4.3 g saturated fat. One serve (20 g, suggested serve) has 119 kcal and 4.4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Farmley Premium Flax Seeds?
1 ingredient, in label order: Flax Seeds.
Does Farmley Premium Flax Seeds live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 3 need care. "Promotes Heart Health" needs care: The pack gives no figure for this. The panel does show 4.3 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol and 18.7 mg sodium per 100 g, with 22.1 g fibre. "Rich in Omega-3 & Fiber" needs care: The back says 2 tbsp give 4.6 g omega-3, but omega-3 is not in the nutrition table, so the figure cannot be checked. The fibre part holds at 22.1 g per 100 g.
Who should limit Farmley Premium Flax Seeds?
Most adults: a few times a week. A 20 g serve gives 4.4 g protein and 4.4 g fibre for about 119 kcal. Children: a few times a week. No additives or added sugar, but 594.3 kcal per 100 g means small amounts. Diabetes or prediabetes: a few times a week. Added sugar is 0 g and fibre is 22.1 g per 100 g, with 4.6 g total sugar.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Farmley Premium Flax Seeds have?
Per 100 g, Farmley Premium Flax Seeds has 0 g added sugar, 19 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 4.3 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.
What does the CA3 score mean for Farmley Premium Flax Seeds?
The first letter (C) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (A) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (3) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 22.1 g per 100 g and fibre is 22.1 g, so a 20 g serve gives 4.4 g of each. Most of the protein comes from the seeds themselves. Ingredients: Flax seeds are the only ingredient. There are no additives, no added sugar and no added fat, so nothing costs ingredient points. Load risk: Energy is the main driver: 594.3 kcal per 100 g, about 119 kcal in a 20 g serve. Saturated fat is 4.3 g per 100 g, just under the 5 g high line.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | CA3 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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