Seaweed (irishmoss, raw) nutrition facts
Chondrus crispus
100 grams of seaweed, irishmoss, raw contain 49 calories, 1.5 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. It is an excellent source of iron (49% DV), folate (46% DV), riboflavin (B2) (36% DV) and magnesium (34% DV). Most of its calories (87%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Iron49%
- Folate46%
- Riboflavin (B2)36%
- Magnesium34%
- Zinc18%
- Copper17%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.47 mg | 36% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 182 µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.9 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 63 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 144 mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 157 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.95 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.37 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 81.3 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Seaweed (irishmoss, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 49 | 63.7 | -23% |
| Protein | 1.51 g | 2.82 g | -46% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 12.5 g | -1% |
| Total fat | 0.16 g | 1.01 g | -84% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 3 g | -57% |
| Total sugars | 0.61 g | 3.34 g | -82% |
| Sodium | 67 mg | 157 mg | -57% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168456. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.