January 7, 2010 | Florida Location: St. Petersburg. Photos an information about the Sunshine Skyway Bridge which connects St. Petersburg to Palmetto. The original bridge was destroyed May 9th 1980. Read more about this Florida bridge.
Chia Calories. A tablespoon of chia seeds, which weighs about 14 grams, contains approximately 70 calories. Nearly 40 of those calories, or 57 percent, come from fat. Another 9 calories, or nearly 14 percent of calories, are from protein. The final 20 calories, roughly 29 percent of the total, are from carbohydrates.
What Are Chia Seeds? Part of the mint family, chia seeds, also known as salba or Salvia hispanica, are edible seeds that you may know better as the seed used to grow animal-shaped plants. This tiny seed is rich in omega-3s, fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals, and it offers a number of health benefits. Chia seeds are packed full of nutrients.