Calories in Seaweed, agar, dried
Generic food Dried or dry Vegetables
Seaweed, agar, dried contains 306 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 0.8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 187% of the Daily Value for manganese, 183% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 145% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 306 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.061 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 102 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 80.9 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 7.7 g | 28% |
| Total sugars I | 3 g | |
| Protein ? | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 5 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K I | 24.4 µg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 3 mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.3 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) C | 580 µg | 145% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 63.3 mg | 12% |
| Calcium ? | 625 mg | 48% |
| Iron ? | 21.4 mg | 119% |
| Magnesium ? | 770 mg | 183% |
| Phosphorus ? | 52 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 1,125 mg | 24% |
| Zinc ? | 5.8 mg | 53% |
| Copper ? | 0.61 mg | 68% |
| Manganese ? | 4.3 mg | 187% |
| Selenium I | 7.4 µg | 13% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 92%
- Fat 0.8%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber7.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.061 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium102 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.027 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.087 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.004 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.055 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 8.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 3.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,282 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 580 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Seaweed
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry Dried or dry | 259 | 15.3 g | 46.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, rehydrated | 31 | 1.9 g | 5.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Seaweed, irishmoss, raw Raw | 49 | 1.5 g | 12.3 g | 0.16 g |
| Seaweed, kelp, raw Raw | 43 | 1.7 g | 9.6 g | 0.56 g |
| Seaweed, laver, raw Raw | 35 | 5.8 g | 5.1 g | 0.28 g |
| Seaweed, agar, raw Raw | 26 | 0.54 g | 6.8 g | 0.03 g |
| Seaweed, spirulina, raw Raw | 26 | 5.9 g | 2.4 g | 0.39 g |
| Seaweed, spirulina, dried Dried or dry | 290 | 57.5 g | 23.9 g | 7.7 g |
| Seaweed, wakame, raw Raw | 45 | 3 g | 9.1 g | 0.64 g |
| Seaweed, raw Raw | 41 | 3.5 g | 7.9 g | 0.49 g |
| Seaweed, dried Dried or dry | 298 | 31.8 g | 52.4 g | 4 g |
| Seaweed, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 41 | 3.5 g | 7.9 g | 0.49 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, flakes without milk, dry form Dried or dry | 354 | 8.3 g | 81.2 g | 0.41 g |
| Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, granules without milk, dry form Dried or dry | 372 | 8.2 g | 85.5 g | 0.54 g |
| Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, granules with milk, dry form Dried or dry | 357 | 10.9 g | 77.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Potatoes, scalloped, dry mix, unprepared Dried or dry | 358 | 7.8 g | 73.9 g | 4.6 g |
| Mushrooms, shiitake, dried Dried or dry | 296 | 9.6 g | 75.4 g | 0.99 g |
| Potatoes, au gratin, dry mix, unprepared Dried or dry | 314 | 8.9 g | 74.3 g | 3.7 g |
| Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) Dried or dry | 258 | 8.6 g | 65 g | 0.56 g |
| Potato flour | 357 | 6.9 g | 83.1 g | 0.34 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry seaweed?
100 g of dried or dry seaweed has 306 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry seaweed?
Dried or dry seaweed contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry seaweed?
Dried or dry seaweed has 80.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.7 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry seaweed?
Dried or dry seaweed contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.061 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry seaweed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (187% DV), magnesium (183% DV), Folate (B9) (145% DV), iron (119% DV) and copper (68% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry seaweed?
100 g contains 102 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does seaweed have the same nutrition dried or dry and raw?
No. Per 100 g, seaweed, agar, dried has 306 kcal, while seaweed, irishmoss, raw has 49 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170090. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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