🌍 Sustainable Protein
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Chia seeds for Sustainable Protein

17g protein per 100g · Near-complete

Strong pick

Lower-impact protein sources — legumes, algae, and small fish — let you hit your target without the land and water cost of large livestock.

The numbers

Per 100g
17g
486 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 2 tbsp
4g
117 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
25×
~2925 kcal from this food

Why it works for sustainable protein

For sustainable eating, look for low environmental footprint per gram of protein. Chia seeds checks those boxes also a great omega-3 source.

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