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Nutritional Profile of Raw Wakame (Seaweed) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 65 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Wakame (Seaweed).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Ash (Other)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- 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 first-class (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Ash (Other)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Wakame (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 Wakame (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 Wakame (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 Wakame (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 Wakame (Seaweed)
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 9.1 g | 2.6 g | 347 | 1626 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 500 mg | 141.7 mg | 92 | 254 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 650 mg | 184.3 mg | 474 | 1611 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 58 mg | 16.4 mg | 572 | 2783 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 218 mg | 61.8 mg | 583 | 2297 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 130 mg | 36.9 mg | 620 | 2677 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 640 mg | 181.4 mg | 365 | 1685 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 188 | 1143 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 117 mg | 33.2 mg | 494 | 2159 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 341 | 1685 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 597 | 2792 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 70 | 964 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 38 | 454 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 186 mg | 52.7 mg | 1 | 165 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 21 mg | 6 mg | 4 | 273 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 707 | 2384 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 307 | 954 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 136 mg | 38.6 mg | 99 | 827 |
| Arginine | 92 mg | 26.1 mg | 164 | 893 |
| Aspartic Acid | 179 mg | 50.7 mg | 186 | 877 |
| Cystine | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 74 | 468 |
| Glutamic Acid | 199 mg | 56.4 mg | 235 | 969 |
| Glycine | 112 mg | 31.8 mg | 87 | 893 |
| Histidine | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 131 | 993 |
| Isoleucine | 87 mg | 24.7 mg | 126 | 934 |
| Leucine | 257 mg | 72.9 mg | 80 | 799 |
| Lysine | 112 mg | 31.8 mg | 145 | 881 |
| Methionine | 63 mg | 17.9 mg | 51 | 887 |
| Phenylalanine | 112 mg | 31.8 mg | 98 | 931 |
| Proline | 92 mg | 26.1 mg | 113 | 973 |
| Serine | 78 mg | 22.1 mg | 132 | 990 |
| Threonine | 165 mg | 46.8 mg | 61 | 848 |
| Tryptophan | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 57 | 430 |
| Tyrosine | 49 mg | 13.9 mg | 127 | 989 |
| Valine | 209 mg | 59.3 mg | 67 | 836 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 3 g | 859 mg | 222 | 1316 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 196 µg | 55.6 µg | 11 | 262 |
| Folate, food | 196 µg | 55.6 µg | 11 | 104 |
| Folate, total | 196 µg | 55.6 µg | 11 | 191 |
| Niacin | 1.6 mg | 453.6 µg | 122 | 1371 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 697 µg | 197.6 µg | 61 | 497 |
| Riboflavin | 230 µg | 65.2 µg | 90 | 581 |
| Thiamin | 60 µg | 17 µg | 183 | 824 |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 346 | 979 |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 850.5 µg | 412 | 593 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 186 | 543 |
| beta-Carotene | 216 µg | 61.2 µg | 622 | 950 |
| Phylloquinone | 5.3 µg | 1.5 µg | 608 | 871 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 360 IU | 102.1 IU | 250 | 689 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 434 | 695 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 150 mg | 42.5 mg | 58 | 395 |
| Copper, Cu | 284 µg | 80.5 µg | 75 | 565 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.2 mg | 618 µg | 88 | 703 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 107 mg | 30.3 mg | 22 | 213 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.4 mg | 396.9 µg | 14 | 234 |
| Phosphorus, P | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 89 | 589 |
| Potassium, K | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 480 | 851 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.7 µg | 0.2 µg | 97 | 691 |
| Sodium, Na | 872 mg | 247.2 mg | 36 | 287 |
| Zinc, Zn | 380 µg | 107.7 µg | 126 | 889 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 13.9 mg | 3.9 mg | 263 | 1017 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 80 g | 22.7 g | 486 | 684 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 7.2 g | 2 g | 10 | 97 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 45 kcal | 12.8 kcal | 177 | 644 |
| KJ (Energy) | 188 kj | 53.3 kj | 210 | 975 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Wakame (Seaweed)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp (1/8 Cup) | 10.0 g | 0.4 oz |
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