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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Kelp Seaweed"
| Food Name: Kelp Seaweed | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 43 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 2 | Carbohydrates (g): 10 |
| Sugars (g): 1 | Fiber (g): 1 |
| Net Carbs (g): 8 | Water (g): 82 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 98 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 47 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 8 | Omega-6 (mg): 20 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 4 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 116 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 6 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 3 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 66 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 180 | Food Folate (mcg): 180 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 180 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 168 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 121 | Phosphorus (mg): 42 |
| Potassium (mg): 89 | Sodium (mg): 233 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 1 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 48 | Threonine (mg): 55 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 76 | Leucine (mg): 83 |
| Lysine (mg): 82 | Methionine (mg): 25 |
| Cystine (mg): 98 | Phenylalanine (mg): 43 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 26 | Valine (mg): 72 |
| Arginine (mg): 65 | Histidine (mg): 24 |
| Alanine (mg): 122 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 125 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 268 | Glycine (mg): 100 |
| Proline (mg): 73 | Serine (mg): 98 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 13 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 70 |
| PRAL Score: -5 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Kelp Seaweed
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Kelp Seaweed'?
100 grams of 'Kelp Seaweed' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 2g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 10g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Kelp Seaweed'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Kelp Seaweed' provides around 43 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Kelp Seaweed' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Kelp Seaweed' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 2g protein, 10g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Kelp Seaweed' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Kelp Seaweed' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Magnesium (mg): 121 mg (29% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV).
'Kelp Seaweed' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 168 mg (13% DV),
Potassium (mg): 89 mg (2% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 42 mg (3% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 233 mg (10% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Kelp Seaweed in significant amounts?
'Kelp Seaweed' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin K (mcg): 66 mcg (55% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 180 mcg (45% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 180 mcg (45% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 180 mcg (45% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Kelp Seaweed' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 6 mcg (1% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 116 IU (4% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 3 mg (3% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Kelp Seaweed' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Kelp Seaweed' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.