Seaweed nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Seaweed, kelp, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Seaweed
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 43 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 8 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 2 tbsp (1/8 cup) (10 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -4.8 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157513000902 | 4 mg |
Seaweed calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of seaweed | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 43 |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
18µg of 900µg
2%
Vitamin E:
2.6mg of 15mg
17%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
9mg of 90mg
10%
Vitamin B1:
0.15mg of 1mg
13%
Vitamin B2:
0.45mg of 1mg
35%
Vitamin B3:
1.4mg of 16mg
8.8%
Vitamin B5:
1.9mg of 5mg
39%
Vitamin B6:
0.01mg of 1mg
0.46%
Folate:
540µg of 400µg
135%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
38mg of 550mg
7%
Vitamin K:
198µg of 120µg
165%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.7 g of 50 g
1.7 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.6 g of 65 g
0.6 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
9.6 g of 300 g
9.6 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
81.6 g of 2,000 g
81.6 g (4% of DV )
Other:
6.6 g
6.6 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
144mg of 280mg
51%
Threonine:
165mg of 1,050mg
16%
Isoleucine:
228mg of 1,400mg
16%
Leucine:
249mg of 2,730mg
9.1%
Lysine:
246mg of 2,100mg
12%
Methionine:
75mg of 1,050mg
7.1%
Phenylalanine:
129mg of 1,750mg
7.4%
Valine:
216mg of 1,820mg
12%
Histidine:
72mg of 700mg
10%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.25 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.05 g
Fiber content ratio for Seaweed
Sugar:
0.6 g
Fiber:
1.3 g
Other:
7.7 g
All nutrients for Seaweed per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | 56% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% | 90% |
1.1 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 1.7g | 4% | 80% |
1.7 times less than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.56g | 1% | 79% |
59.5 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | 33% |
17.7 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 8.3g | N/A | 49% |
6.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 9.6g | 3% | 50% |
2.9 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 121mg | 29% | 13% |
1.2 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% | 13% |
1.3 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 89mg | 3% | 85% |
1.7 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 2.9mg | 36% | 23% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | 70% |
15 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | 46% |
1.8 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.13mg | 14% | 42% |
1.1 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.2mg | 11% | 49% |
5.1 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 6% | 80% |
4.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% | 40% |
2.1 times less than White bread
|
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | 49% |
1.7 times less than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 86% | |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | 52% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | 72% |
5.3 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 12% | 58% |
1.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 3% | 79% |
20.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 13% | 50% |
1.8 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0% | 95% |
59.5 times less than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | 43% |
1.5 times less than Broccoli
|
| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 180µg | 45% | 19% |
3 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | 83% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.25g | 1% | 75% |
23.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | N/A | 81% |
100 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | N/A | 90% |
1003.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0% | 86% |
6.4 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.06mg | 0% | 93% |
13.1 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | 92% |
12 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.08mg | 0% | 94% |
29.3 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.08mg | 0% | 92% |
5.5 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0% | 92% |
3.8 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.04mg | 0% | 94% |
15.5 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | 93% |
28.2 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% | 94% |
31.2 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 43% |
172.5 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
0.86%
Total Fat
0.56g
1.1%
Saturated Fat 0.25g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
10%
Sodium 233mg
3.2%
Total Carbohydrate
9.6g
5.2%
Dietary Fiber
1.3g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.7g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
168mg
17%
Iron
2.9mg
36%
Potassium
89mg
2.6%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
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