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.
(olgakr/iStock/Getty Images) According to a 2009 study published by the American Heart Association, most adult women should consume no more than 25 grams (100 calories) or six teaspoons of added sugar per day. Most adult men should consume no more than 37.5 grams (150 calories) or nine teaspoons of added sugar per day. Food items that contain high amounts of added sugar include soft drinks, fruit drinks, alcoholic beverages and processed foods such as frozen dinners and desserts. These items should be eaten sparingly.