Why are there so many calories in seeds? How are they fattening?

[? Blivz ?]

I bought some mixed seeds as I'm on a diet but they have loads of calories and fat in! Would you eat them if you were dieting?

[blessed_thang]

seeds need energy to grow a tap root, then the root takes on the job of feeding the plant. The fat is okay, moderation of intake of your seeds could help your compliance to your diet.

[J.R.]

Seeds (and nuts) are very high in calories because seeds are mostly made of fat. However, don't be afraid to eat seeds or nuts on a diet. The fat they contain is monounsaturated, and is very good for your heart and overall health. You need some fat in your diet, and seeds, nuts, avocados, and olive oil are the healthiest fats you can eat.

The reason they are so high calories is because a gram of protein or a gram of carbs is about 4 calories. A gram of fat is 9 calories.

I would, and do eat seeds when I am on a diet... pumpkin seeds to be exact.

[--iMrAN!!--]

seeds are high in calories because all seeds contain oils. oil is a fat obviously and 1 gram of fat is 9 calories compared to the 4 calories from a gram of protein or carbohydrate. when eating healthy, try to get your fats from seeds and nuts as these are healthy fats that help take care of skin and joints and even sometimes assist in losing fat. yeah... im on a cutting phase and i get my fats from almonds mostly.