Is Chia seeds a good source for protein?

I'm struggling with getting my protein in.  I'm looking for new sources that I can easily add.  I saw a post about chia seeds in another forum.  Thoughts from VSGers?

I just read up on them and I am going to order some from Amazon.  They sound amazing!

My grocery store sells them the bulk bins in the health section.  You might want to check there before committing to a large order on amazon. I got some to try adding to shakes to stay fuller longer. 

I live in a tiny town and the best I get is Walmart. I don't think they have them but I will check the "health food" isle!

I just googled the nutrition values on it. Here is what I found.

Not much protein in it at all.

 

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon or about 10 grams (dry seeds)
Servings per container: about 44
Every gelled 1 tbsp of MySeeds Chia makes 9 tbsp of chia gel.

Calories per serving: 68
Total Fat/Oils 4.5 g (6% Daily value)
The oil in MySeeds is the healthy Omega-3 oil, most often found in fish such as salmon and cod-liver.
Saturated fat

I don't think Chia seeds have a whole lot of protein, but they do seem to have a lot of other goodies in them. I'm sure adding that will be good for you.

Protein is something I have never had trouble getting in. My main sources are

- Premier Protein shakes (30g) protein, 1g sugar, 160 cals

- Chicken, turkey and pork both have a ton of protein per oz and are low in calories...I mix them with cheese to make them more interesting

- Greek yogurt - I usually use the plain and add my own SF flavors or I just found the Dannon Light & Fit with 80 calories and I think 12g of protein and the carbs are like 8g which is WAY lower than any of the others that are already flavored.

- Cheeses have good protein and are low in carbs..you just have to watch portions as far as calories on some.

- Pure Protein bars - 20g protein, 190 calories and much lower carb than most of the other protein bars out there. I've also heard that Quest bars are good, lots of variety, but I haven't checked those out.

You are welcome to find me on myfitnesspal.com and check out my diary. I'm NadurraDeb there too. I'm always looking for food ideas and that is a great place to find them. Hope that helps!

I would be careful with chia seeds depending yon where you're at! Talk to your nut first, seeds can often be a no no early out!
Christina