Calorie Content. A 2-tablespoon serving of ground flaxseed has about 75 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These calories consist of 2.6 grams of protein, 4 grams of carbohydrates -- almost all of which is fiber -- and 6 grams of fat.
The recommended sugar intake for adult women is 22 grams of sugar per day, for adult men, itâs 36 grams daily, and for children, itâs 12 grams a day.
How much sugar per day should we take: 1  Recommended Daily Sugar Intake for Men: 36 grams or 9 teaspoons. 2  Recommended Daily Sugar Intake for Women: 20 grams or 5 teaspoons. 3  Recommended Daily Sugar Intake for Children: 12 grams or 3 teaspoons.