Does chia water break a fast?

Q: Does chia water break a fast?

No - breaks a clean fast. Breaks a fast. This is a small meal, not a fasting drink. Use chia water in the eating window, especially if you like it for fullness.

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Breaks a fast

50-140 kcal

No - breaks a clean fasthigh confidenceNutrition-label evidence

Decision

No - breaks a clean fast. Chia seeds bring fat, fiber, protein, and calories, even when they are floating in water.

Reason

This is a small meal, not a fasting drink.

Evidence

Chia seed servings contain measurable calories, fat, fiber, and protein on standard nutrition labels.

How we calculate this value

Base tier: 25/100 for "Breaks a fast". Item adjustment: -5 points for calories, nutrient signal, product variability, and safety caution. Final Fast Score: 20/100.

What to do

Use chia water in the eating window, especially if you like it for fullness.

References for this answer

Methodology

USDA Agricultural Research Service: FoodData Central U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Added Sugars on the Nutrition Facts Label