Spirulina · Spirulina
Seaweed, spirulina, dried
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 56/100
How many beneficial nutrients Seaweed, spirulina, dried 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, spirulina, dried come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
24% from carbs
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Carbs 24%23.9 g per serving
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Fat 18%7.7 g per serving
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Protein 58%57.5 g per serving
What Seaweed, spirulina, dried 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).
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 | 23.9 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 823.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,254.0 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 | 75.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,496.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 77.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 328.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 347.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,254.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 57.5 g | |
| Histidine | 1,085.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 3,209.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 4,947.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 3,025.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 1,149.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2,777.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2,970.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 929.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 3,512.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 4,515.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 4,147.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 5,793.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 662.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 8,386.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 3,099.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 2,382.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 2,998.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 2,584.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 29.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 10.1 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 5.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 25.5 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 2.4 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 3.7 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 12.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 94.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 3.5 mg | |
| Choline | 66.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 120.0 mg | |
| Iron | 28.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 195.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 118.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 1,363.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 1,048.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.0 mg | |
| Copper | 6.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.9 mg | |
| Selenium | 7.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 6.2 g | — |
About Seaweed, spirulina, dried
Spirulina is a blue-green algae, a spiral-shaped cyanobacterium grown in warm, alkaline freshwater and dried into a deep green-blue powder, flake, or tablet used as a concentrated dietary supplement and natural food coloring. Once harvested from lakes by the Aztecs and in Africa, it is now farmed worldwide. Spirulina has an earthy, slightly briny, ocean-like taste and is remarkably nutrient-dense: it is exceptionally high in complete plant protein, providing all essential amino acids, along with iron, B vitamins, copper, and antioxidant pigments like phycocyanin, which gives it its vivid color.
A small daily spoonful is typically stirred into smoothies, juices, and protein shakes, blended into energy balls and bowls, or taken as tablets, and it tints foods a striking blue-green. Its strong flavor is best masked with fruit. Buy from a reputable source to avoid contamination, and store spirulina in an airtight container away from heat, light, and moisture.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Seaweed, spirulina, dried?
There are 290 calories in 100 g of Seaweed, spirulina, dried, or about 325 calories in 1 cup (112 g).
How much protein is in Seaweed, spirulina, dried?
Seaweed, spirulina, dried contains 57.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Seaweed, spirulina, dried?
Seaweed, spirulina, dried has 23.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Seaweed, spirulina, dried?
Seaweed, spirulina, dried provides 7.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Seaweed, spirulina, dried a good source of?
Seaweed, spirulina, dried is an excellent source of Copper (678% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (282% DV), Thiamin (B1) (198% DV), Iron (158% DV), Protein (115% DV) and Manganese (83% DV) and a good source of Zinc, Dietary Fiber, Selenium, Choline and Vitamin C (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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