Spirulina · Spirulina
Seaweed, spirulina, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 56/100
How many beneficial nutrients Seaweed, spirulina, 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, spirulina, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
26% from carbs
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Carbs 26%2.4 g per serving
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Fat 10%0.4 g per serving
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Protein 64%5.9 g per serving
What Seaweed, spirulina, 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).
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 | 2.4 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 42.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 64.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 127.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 17.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 18.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 64.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.9 g | |
| Histidine | 112.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 331.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 509.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 312.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 118.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 286.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 306.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 96.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 362.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 465.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 427.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 597.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 68.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 864.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 319.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 245.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 309.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 266.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 9.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 19.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 11.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 127.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 98.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.6 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.7 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.6 g | — |
About Seaweed, spirulina, raw
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, raw?
There are 26 calories in 100 g of Seaweed, spirulina, raw, or about 26 calories in 1 unit (100 g).
How much protein is in Seaweed, spirulina, raw?
Seaweed, spirulina, raw contains 5.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Seaweed, spirulina, raw?
Seaweed, spirulina, raw has 2.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Seaweed, spirulina, raw?
Seaweed, spirulina, raw provides 0.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Seaweed, spirulina, raw a good source of?
Seaweed, spirulina, raw is an excellent source of Copper (66% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (26% DV) and a good source of Thiamin (B1), Iron and Protein (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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