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.
The Need-to-Know. The American Heart Association recommends no more than six teaspoons (about 30 grams) of sugar per day for women, or nine teaspoons (45 grams) per day for men. And for men and women ages 19 to 30, the USDA recommends two cups of fruit per day.