There are carbs in flaxseed. However, the net amount is small. For example, 1 Tbls of flaxseed meal has 2.02 grams of carb with 1.9 grams of fiber for .12 net carbs per tablespoon. The carb count on the whole seeds is only slightly higher, 2.97 total with 2.1 fiber. I use flaxseed meal in a hot cereal mix I make. You can also make muffins and other baked goods with it. Because of the high fiber content, it is a good source of roughage to help maintain regularity.