Irish Moss · Chondrus crispus

Seaweed, irishmoss, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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49 kcal Calories

1.5 g Protein

12.3 g Carbs

0.2 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 60/100

How many beneficial nutrients Seaweed, irishmoss, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Seaweed, irishmoss, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

49 kcal / serving

87% from carbs

Carbs 87%

12.3 g per serving
Fat 3%

0.2 g per serving
Protein 11%

1.5 g per serving

What Seaweed, irishmoss, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Iron49% Folate (B9)46% Riboflavin (B2)36% Magnesium34% Zinc18% Copper17% Manganese16% Phosphorus13%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	12.3 g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.3 g	5%
Total Sugars	0.6 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.2 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	1.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	2.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	29.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	5.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	5.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	5.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	2.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	5.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	46.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	1.5 g	3%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	6.0 mcg	1%
Vitamin C	3.0 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.9 mg	6%
Vitamin K	5.0 mcg	4%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	1%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	36%
Niacin (B3)	0.6 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	4%
Folate (B9)	182.0 mcg	46%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.2 mg	4%
Choline	12.9 mg	2%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	72.0 mg	6%
Iron	8.9 mg	49%
Magnesium	144.0 mg	34%
Phosphorus	157.0 mg	13%
Potassium	63.0 mg	1%
Sodium	67.0 mg	3%
Zinc	2.0 mg	18%
Copper	0.1 mg	17%
Manganese	0.4 mg	16%
Selenium	0.7 mcg	1%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	4.7 g	—

About Seaweed, irishmoss, raw

Irish moss (Chondrus crispus), also called carrageen moss or sea moss, is a red seaweed that grows on the rocky Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America, fanning out in branching, purplish-red fronds. It has long been valued less for flavor, which is mild and faintly briny, than for the natural gelling agent it contains, carrageenan, which thickens and sets liquids. Irish moss is low in calories and provides fiber, iodine, and trace minerals.

Traditionally simmered in milk to set the soft Irish dessert carrageen pudding and used to clarify beer, it has surged in popularity as sea moss gel, a blended paste stirred into smoothies, soups, and sauces as a plant-based thickener and supplement. The dried seaweed is rinsed and soaked before use. Store dried Irish moss in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, and keep prepared sea moss gel refrigerated, using it within a couple of weeks.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Seaweed, irishmoss, raw?

There are 49 calories in 100 g of Seaweed, irishmoss, raw, or about 5 calories in 2 tbsp (1/8 cup) (10 g).

How much protein is in Seaweed, irishmoss, raw?

Seaweed, irishmoss, raw contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Seaweed, irishmoss, raw?

Seaweed, irishmoss, raw has 12.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Seaweed, irishmoss, raw?

Seaweed, irishmoss, raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Seaweed, irishmoss, raw a good source of?

Seaweed, irishmoss, raw is an excellent source of Iron (49% DV), Folate (B9) (46% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (36% DV) and Magnesium (34% DV) and a good source of Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.