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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Laver Seaweed"
| Food Name: Laver Seaweed | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 35 | Protein (g): 6 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 5 | Net Carbs (g): 5 |
| Water (g): 85 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 25 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 110 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 80 | Omega-6 (mg): 4 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 80 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 5202 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 260 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 39 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 4 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 146 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 146 | Folate DFE (mcg): 146 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 70 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 2 | Phosphorus (mg): 58 |
| Potassium (mg): 356 | Sodium (mg): 48 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Manganese (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 43 | Threonine (mg): 232 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 259 | Leucine (mg): 501 |
| Lysine (mg): 222 | Methionine (mg): 145 |
| Cystine (mg): 100 | Phenylalanine (mg): 273 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 254 | Valine (mg): 402 |
| Arginine (mg): 285 | Histidine (mg): 140 |
| Alanine (mg): 651 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 567 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 547 | Glycine (mg): 363 |
| Proline (mg): 251 | Serine (mg): 299 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 10 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 3121 |
| PRAL Score: -3 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Laver Seaweed
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Laver Seaweed'?
100 grams of 'Laver Seaweed' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 6g (around 12% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 5g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% 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 'Laver Seaweed'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Laver Seaweed' provides around 35 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Laver Seaweed' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Laver Seaweed' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 6g protein, 5g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Laver Seaweed' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Laver Seaweed' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
'Laver Seaweed' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 70 mg (5% DV),
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 356 mg (8% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 2 mg (0% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 58 mg (5% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 48 mg (2% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Laver Seaweed in significant amounts?
'Laver Seaweed' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 260 mcg (29% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 5202 IU (173% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 39 mg (43% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 146 mcg (37% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 146 mcg (37% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 146 mcg (37% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Laver Seaweed' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 4 mcg (3% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Laver Seaweed' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Laver Seaweed' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.