Spirulina nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Seaweed, spirulina, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Spirulina
| Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 26 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 2.02 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. | -0 (neutral) |
Copper ⓘHigher in Copper content than 81% of foods
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 79% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 76% of foods
Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 67% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 57% of foods
Spirulina calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 26 |
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
12 mg of 1,000 mg
1%
Iron:
2.79 mg of 8 mg
35%
Magnesium:
19 mg of 420 mg
5%
Phosphorus:
11 mg of 700 mg
2%
Potassium:
127 mg of 3,400 mg
4%
Sodium:
98 mg of 2,300 mg
4%
Zinc:
0.2 mg of 11 mg
2%
Copper:
0.597 mg of 1 mg
66%
Manganese:
0.186 mg of 2 mg
8%
Selenium:
0.7 µg of 55 µg
1%
Choline:
6.5 mg of 550 mg
1%
Mineral chart - relative view
Copper
0.597 mg
TOP 19%
Iron
2.79 mg
TOP 24%
Sodium
98 mg
TOP 49%
Manganese
0.186 mg
TOP 53%
Magnesium
19 mg
TOP 64%
Calcium
12 mg
TOP 71%
Potassium
127 mg
TOP 76%
Zinc
0.2 mg
TOP 85%
Selenium
0.7 µg
TOP 86%
Choline
6.5 mg
TOP 90%
Phosphorus
11 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
56 IU of 5,000 IU
1%
Vitamin E :
0.49 mg of 15 mg
3%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0.9 mg of 90 mg
1%
Vitamin B1:
0.222 mg of 1 mg
19%
Vitamin B2:
0.342 mg of 1 mg
26%
Vitamin B3:
1.196 mg of 16 mg
7%
Vitamin B5:
0.325 mg of 5 mg
7%
Vitamin B6:
0.034 mg of 1 mg
3%
Folate:
9 µg of 400 µg
2%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
2.5 µg of 120 µg
2%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B2
0.342 mg
TOP 21%
Vitamin B1
0.222 mg
TOP 33%
Vitamin C
0.9 mg
TOP 43%
Vitamin A
56 IU
TOP 48%
Vitamin E
0.49 mg
TOP 57%
Vitamin K
2.5 µg
TOP 62%
Folate
9 µg
TOP 65%
Vitamin B3
1.196 mg
TOP 66%
Vitamin B5
0.325 mg
TOP 71%
Vitamin B6
0.034 mg
TOP 86%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 12%
5.92 g of 50 g
12%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.39 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
2.42 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
90.67 g of 2,000 g
5%
Other:
0.6 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
96 mg of 280 mg
34%
Threonine:
306 mg of 1,050 mg
29%
Isoleucine:
331 mg of 1,400 mg
24%
Leucine:
509 mg of 2,730 mg
19%
Lysine:
312 mg of 2,100 mg
15%
Methionine:
118 mg of 1,050 mg
11%
Phenylalanine:
286 mg of 1,750 mg
16%
Valine:
362 mg of 1,820 mg
20%
Histidine:
112 mg of 700 mg
16%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.106 g
Fiber content ratio for Spirulina
Sugar:
0.3 g
Fiber:
0.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
All nutrients for Spirulina per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% | 95% |
1.8 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 5.92g | 14% | 57% |
2.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.39g | 1% | 83% |
85.4 times less than Cheddar Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | 43% |
58.9 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 2.02g | N/A | 66% |
26.8 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 2.42g | 1% | 67% |
11.6 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Iron | 2.79mg | 35% | 24% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% | 71% |
10.4 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 127mg | 4% | 76% |
1.2 times less than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 19mg | 5% | 64% |
7.4 times less than Almond
|
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | 73% |
29.9 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | 57% |
6 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.6mg | 66% | 19% |
4.2 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% | 85% |
31.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 2% | 92% |
16.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% | 49% |
5 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% | 48% |
298.3 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0% | 62% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | 57% |
3 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 86% | |
| Manganese | 0.19mg | 8% | 53% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.22mg | 19% | 33% |
1.2 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 26% | 21% |
2.6 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2mg | 7% | 66% |
8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.33mg | 7% | 71% |
3.5 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 3% | 86% |
3.5 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | 62% |
40.6 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | 65% |
6.8 times less than Brussels sprout
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.14g | 1% | 80% |
43.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | N/A | 86% |
288.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | N/A | 85% |
445 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0% | 79% |
3.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.31mg | 0% | 78% |
2.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.33mg | 0% | 79% |
2.8 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.51mg | 0% | 82% |
4.8 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.31mg | 0% | 80% |
1.4 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.12mg | 0% | 82% |
1.2 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | 83% |
2.3 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.36mg | 0% | 81% |
5.6 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.11mg | 0% | 85% |
6.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 26
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
4%
Sodium 98mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
6g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
12mg
1%
Iron
3mg
38%
Potassium
127mg
4%
*
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
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
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
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
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 Sugars
ⓘ
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
Spirulina nutrition infographic
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References
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