Purple laver

Purple Laver · Porphyra laciniata

Seaweed, laver, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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2%
35 kcal Calories
12%
5.8 g Protein
2%
5.1 g Carbs
0%
0.3 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 75/100

How many beneficial nutrients Seaweed, laver, 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, laver, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Seaweed, laver, 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).

Vitamin C43% Manganese43% Folate (B9)37% Riboflavin (B2)34% Vitamin A (RAE)29% Copper29% Protein12% Pantothenic Acid (B5)10% Iron10% Zinc10%

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate5.1 g
2%
Dietary Fiber0.3 g
1%
Total Sugars0.5 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat0.3 g
0%
Saturated Fat0.1 g
0%
Monounsaturated Fat0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids1.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids4.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein5.8 g
12%
Histidine140.0 mg
Isoleucine259.0 mg
Leucine501.0 mg
Lysine222.0 mg
Methionine145.0 mg
Phenylalanine273.0 mg
Threonine232.0 mg
Tryptophan43.0 mg
Valine402.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)260.0 mcg
29%
Vitamin C39.0 mg
43%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E1.0 mg
7%
Vitamin K4.0 mcg
3%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
34%
Niacin (B3)1.5 mg
9%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
9%
Folate (B9)146.0 mcg
37%
Vitamin B120.0 mcg
0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.5 mg
10%
Choline10.4 mg
2%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium70.0 mg
5%
Iron1.8 mg
10%
Magnesium2.0 mg
0%
Phosphorus58.0 mg
5%
Potassium356.0 mg
8%
Sodium48.0 mg
2%
Zinc1.1 mg
10%
Copper0.3 mg
29%
Manganese1.0 mg
43%
Selenium0.7 mcg
1%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash3.8 g

About Seaweed, laver, raw

Purple laver is a delicate red seaweed of the genus Porphyra that grows in cold, shallow coastal waters, and it is the seaweed dried and pressed into the thin, dark green-black sheets known in Japan as nori. Toasted until crisp and faintly sweet-briny, nori is best known as the wrapper for sushi rolls and rice balls, and it is also shredded over noodles, rice, and salads or crumbled as a savory garnish.

In Wales and Ireland the same seaweed is cooked down into laverbread, a traditional dish served with breakfast. Very low in calories, laver is a nutritional standout, rich in iodine, protein for a vegetable, fiber, and vitamins A and C, and it is one of the few plant foods that can supply vitamin B12. Its natural glutamates add savory umami depth to dishes. Store dried nori sealed with a desiccant in a cool, dry place, as it quickly turns limp and loses its crispness in humid air.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Seaweed, laver, raw?

There are 35 calories in 100 g of Seaweed, laver, raw, or about 9 calories in 10 sheets (26 g).

How much protein is in Seaweed, laver, raw?

Seaweed, laver, raw contains 5.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Seaweed, laver, raw?

Seaweed, laver, raw has 5.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Seaweed, laver, raw?

Seaweed, laver, raw provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

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

Seaweed, laver, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (43% DV), Manganese (43% DV), Folate (B9) (37% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (34% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (29% DV) and Copper (29% DV) and a good source of Protein, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Iron and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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