Seaweed (spirulina, dried) nutrition facts
100 grams of seaweed, spirulina, dried contain 290 calories, 58 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 7.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of copper (678% DV), riboflavin (B2) (282% DV), thiamin (B1) (198% DV) and iron (158% DV). Most of its calories (58%) come from protein. It is high in sodium, with 1050 mg per 100 g.
* 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
- Copper678%
- Riboflavin (B2)282%
- Thiamin (B1)198%
- Iron158%
- Protein115%
- Manganese83%
% 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 | 29 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 25.5 µg | 21% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 2.38 mg | 198% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 3.67 mg | 282% |
| Niacin (B3) | 12.8 mg | 80% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 3.48 mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Folate | 94 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 66 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 28.5 mg | 158% |
| Potassium | 1360 mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 195 mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 118 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 6.1 mg | 678% |
| Manganese | 1.9 mg | 83% |
| Selenium | 7.2 µg | 13% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 2.65 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.68 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 4.68 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Seaweed (spirulina, dried) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 | 63.7 | +355% |
| Protein | 57.5 g | 2.82 g | +1942% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 12.5 g | +92% |
| Total fat | 7.72 g | 1.01 g | +663% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 3 g | +20% |
| Total sugars | 3.1 g | 3.34 g | -7% |
| Sodium | 1050 mg | 157 mg | +568% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170495. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.