Seaweed (spirulina, raw) nutrition facts
Spirulina spp.
100 grams of seaweed, spirulina, raw contain 26 calories, 5.9 g of protein, 2.4 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. It is an excellent source of copper (66% DV) and riboflavin (B2) (26% DV). Most of its calories (64%) come from protein.
* 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
- Copper66%
- Riboflavin (B2)26%
- Thiamin (B1)19%
- Iron16%
- Protein12%
% 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 | 3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.22 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.33 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.5 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.79 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 127 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 11 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.6 mg | 66% |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 90.7 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Seaweed (spirulina, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 26 | 63.7 | -59% |
| Protein | 5.92 g | 2.82 g | +110% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.42 g | 12.5 g | -81% |
| Total fat | 0.39 g | 1.01 g | -61% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 3 g | -87% |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | 3.34 g | -91% |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 157 mg | -38% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170091. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.