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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Dried Spirulina Seaweed"
| Food Name: Dried Spirulina Seaweed | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 290 | Total Fat (g): 8 |
| Protein (g): 57 | Carbohydrates (g): 24 |
| Sugars (g): 3 | Fiber (g): 4 |
| Net Carbs (g): 20 | Water (g): 5 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 3 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 675 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 2080 | Omega-3 (mg): 823 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 1254 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 570 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 29 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 10 | Vitamin E (mg): 5 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 26 | Thiamin/B1 (mg): 2 |
| Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 4 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 13 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 3 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 94 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 94 | Folate DFE (mcg): 94 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 120 | Iron (mg): 29 |
| Magnesium (mg): 195 | Phosphorus (mg): 118 |
| Potassium (mg): 1363 | Sodium (mg): 1048 |
| Zinc (mg): 2 | Copper (mg): 6 |
| Manganese (mg): 2 | Selenium (mcg): 7 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 929 | Threonine (mg): 2970 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 3209 | Leucine (mg): 4947 |
| Lysine (mg): 3025 | Methionine (mg): 1149 |
| Cystine (mg): 662 | Phenylalanine (mg): 2777 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 2584 | Valine (mg): 3512 |
| Arginine (mg): 4147 | Histidine (mg): 1085 |
| Alanine (mg): 4515 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 5793 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 8386 | Glycine (mg): 3099 |
| Proline (mg): 2382 | Serine (mg): 2998 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 66 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 342 |
| PRAL Score: -3 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Dried Spirulina Seaweed
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Dried Spirulina Seaweed'?
100 grams of 'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 57g (around 114% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 24g (around 9% of daily requirement),
Fat – 8g (around 10% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Dried Spirulina Seaweed'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' provides around 290 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 15% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 57g protein, 24g carbs, and 8g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 29 mg (161% DV),
Potassium (mg): 1363 mg (29% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 195 mg (46% DV),
Copper (mg): 6 mg (667% DV),
Manganese (mg): 2 mg (87% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1048 mg (46% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV).
'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 120 mg (9% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 118 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 7 mcg (13% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Dried Spirulina Seaweed in significant amounts?
'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 5 mg (33% DV),
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 2 mg (167% DV),
Riboflavin/B2 (mg): 4 mg (308% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 13 mg (81% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 3 mg (60% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (IU): 570 IU (19% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 26 mcg (22% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 94 mcg (24% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 94 mcg (24% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 94 mcg (24% DV).
'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 29 mcg (3% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 10 mg (11% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Dried Spirulina Seaweed' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Iron (mg): 29 mg (64% of max recommended),
Copper (mg): 6 mg (60% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Sodium (mg): 1048 mg (46% of max recommended).