Calories in Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Generic food Dried or dry Vegetables
Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry contains 259 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.25 cup (5 g) provides about 13 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 5% 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 369% of the Daily Value for iron, 256% of the Daily Value for manganese and 165% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 259 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Trans fat M | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 33 mg | 11% |
| Sodium M | 4,331 mg | 188% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 46.2 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber M | 36.7 g | 131% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 15.3 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A ? | 406 µg | 45% |
| Vitamin C M | 29 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D M | 3.1 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin E M | 5.5 mg | 37% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.48 mg | 40% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 1.6 mg | 122% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.8 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 188 µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.3 µg | 94% |
| Calcium M | 299 mg | 23% |
| Iron M | 66.4 mg | 369% |
| Magnesium M | 692 mg | 165% |
| Phosphorus M | 260 mg | 21% |
| Potassium M | 2,944 mg | 63% |
| Zinc M | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper M | 0.47 mg | 52% |
| Manganese M | 5.9 mg | 256% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 71%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein15.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber36.7 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat1.4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.45 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium4,331 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water14 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.75 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.58 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.56 g |
| Leucine M | 0.9 g |
| Lysine M | 0.75 g |
| Methionine M | 0.25 g |
| Cystine M | 0.25 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.81 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.34 g |
| Valine M | 0.66 g |
| Arginine M | 0.77 g |
| Histidine M | 0.23 g |
| Alanine M | 0.81 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.7 g |
| Glycine M | 0.67 g |
| Proline M | 0.66 g |
| Serine M | 0.64 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene M | 4,872 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 126 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 14 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 23 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,083 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 8,120 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 188 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, 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, agar, dried Dried or dry | 306 | 6.2 g | 80.9 g | 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsley, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 271 | 31.3 g | 42.4 g | 5.2 g |
| Chives, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 311 | 21.2 g | 64.3 g | 3.5 g |
| Peppers, pasilla, dried Dried or dry | 345 | 12.4 g | 51.1 g | 15.9 g |
| Peppers, ancho, dried Dried or dry | 281 | 11.9 g | 51.4 g | 8.2 g |
| Potatoes, russet, without skin, raw Raw | 81 | 2.3 g | 17.8 g | 0.36 g |
| Radishes, oriental, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 7.9 g | 63.4 g | 0.72 g |
| Mushrooms, shiitake, dried Dried or dry | 296 | 9.6 g | 75.4 g | 0.99 g |
| Potatoes, red, without skin, raw Raw | 73 | 2.1 g | 16.3 g | 0.25 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 259 kcal. 0.25 cup (5 g): about 13 kcal.
Is dried or dry seaweed high in protein?
Dried or dry seaweed contains 15.3 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.77 g in 0.25 cup (5 g). About 24% 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 46.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 36.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in dried or dry seaweed?
Dried or dry seaweed contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.45 g is saturated (2% 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 iron (369% DV), manganese (256% DV), magnesium (165% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (122% DV) and Vitamin B12 (94% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry seaweed?
100 g contains 4,331 mg of sodium, 188% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does seaweed have the same nutrition dried or dry and raw?
No. Per 100 g, seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry has 259 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 167602. 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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