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Nutritional Profile of Raw Spirulina (Seaweed) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 62 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Spirulina (Seaweed).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for one nutrient:
- Water (Water)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four nutrients.
These are
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for 14 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Methionine (Amino Acids)
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
- Isoleucine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Spirulina (Seaweed)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Spirulina (Seaweed)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Spirulina (Seaweed)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Spirulina (Seaweed)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Spirulina (Seaweed)
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 2.4 g | 686.1 mg | 805 | 2279 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 400 mg | 113.4 mg | 93 | 255 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 300 mg | 85 mg | 504 | 1646 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 592 | 2807 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 106 mg | 30.1 mg | 683 | 2409 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 135 mg | 38.3 mg | 617 | 2672 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 390 mg | 110.6 mg | 394 | 1714 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 191 | 1146 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 127 mg | 36 mg | 487 | 2149 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 343 | 1687 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 599 | 2794 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 72 | 966 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 64 mg | 18.1 mg | 653 | 2330 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 42 mg | 11.9 mg | 267 | 914 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 465 mg | 131.8 mg | 14 | 524 |
| Arginine | 427 mg | 121.1 mg | 35 | 580 |
| Aspartic Acid | 597 mg | 169.2 mg | 49 | 529 |
| Cystine | 68 mg | 19.3 mg | 42 | 428 |
| Glutamic Acid | 864 mg | 244.9 mg | 40 | 597 |
| Glycine | 319 mg | 90.4 mg | 23 | 696 |
| Histidine | 112 mg | 31.8 mg | 50 | 896 |
| Isoleucine | 331 mg | 93.8 mg | 30 | 701 |
| Leucine | 509 mg | 144.3 mg | 31 | 585 |
| Lysine | 312 mg | 88.5 mg | 51 | 684 |
| Methionine | 118 mg | 33.5 mg | 27 | 832 |
| Phenylalanine | 286 mg | 81.1 mg | 36 | 768 |
| Proline | 245 mg | 69.5 mg | 49 | 853 |
| Serine | 309 mg | 87.6 mg | 33 | 776 |
| Threonine | 306 mg | 86.7 mg | 27 | 709 |
| Tryptophan | 96 mg | 27.2 mg | 27 | 369 |
| Tyrosine | 266 mg | 75.4 mg | 22 | 777 |
| Valine | 362 mg | 102.6 mg | 33 | 692 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 1.7 g | 71 | 1028 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 161 | 446 |
| Folate, food | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 161 | 280 |
| Folate, total | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 167 | 384 |
| Niacin | 1.2 mg | 340.2 µg | 175 | 1496 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 325 µg | 92.1 µg | 167 | 862 |
| Riboflavin | 342 µg | 97 µg | 53 | 469 |
| Thiamin | 222 µg | 62.9 µg | 63 | 662 |
| Vitamin B6 | 34 µg | 9.6 µg | 326 | 947 |
| Vitamin C | 900 µg | 255.1 µg | 432 | 614 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 490 µg | 138.9 µg | 237 | 594 |
| beta-Carotene | 33 µg | 9.4 µg | 748 | 1133 |
| Phylloquinone | 2.5 µg | 0.7 µg | 636 | 900 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 56 IU | 15.9 IU | 358 | 982 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 449 | 710 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 185 | 539 |
| Copper, Cu | 597 µg | 169.2 µg | 22 | 319 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.8 mg | 791 µg | 58 | 642 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 104 | 337 |
| Manganese, Mn | 186 µg | 52.7 µg | 239 | 844 |
| Phosphorus, P | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 163 | 668 |
| Potassium, K | 127 mg | 36 mg | 434 | 771 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.7 µg | 0.2 µg | 97 | 691 |
| Sodium, Na | 98 mg | 27.8 mg | 362 | 1051 |
| Zinc, Zn | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 144 | 908 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 6.5 mg | 1.8 mg | 336 | 1091 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 90.7 g | 25.7 g | 140 | 192 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 600 mg | 170.1 mg | 196 | 610 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 26 kcal | 7.4 kcal | 196 | 663 |
| KJ (Energy) | 109 kj | 30.9 kj | 274 | 1053 |
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