Calories in Seaweed, spirulina, raw
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Seaweed, spirulina, raw contains 26 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from protein, with 26% from carbohydrates and 10% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 66% of the Daily Value for copper, 26% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 19% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 26 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.39 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.14 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 98 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars I | 0.3 g | |
| Protein ? | 5.9 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.5 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.22 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.33 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.034 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 6.5 mg | 1% |
| Calcium ? | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron ? | 2.8 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium ? | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 11 mg | 0.9% |
| Potassium ? | 127 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.6 mg | 66% |
| Manganese ? | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% 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 64%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 10%
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
- Protein5.9 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber0.4 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.3 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.39 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.14 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium98 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal22.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.034 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.11 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.096 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.31 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.33 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.51 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.31 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.12 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.068 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.29 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.27 g |
| Valine ? | 0.36 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.43 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.11 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.47 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.6 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.86 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.32 g |
| Proline ? | 0.25 g |
| Serine ? | 0.31 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.064 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.017 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 33 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water ? | 90.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 109 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 56 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 9 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, agar, dried Dried or dry | 306 | 6.2 g | 80.9 g | 0.3 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.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, raw Raw | 30 | 5.3 g | 3.3 g | 0.69 g |
| Winged beans, immature seeds, raw Raw | 49 | 7 g | 4.3 g | 0.87 g |
| Beans, kidney, mature seeds, sprouted, raw Raw | 29 | 4.2 g | 4.1 g | 0.5 g |
| White mushrooms, raw Raw | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Fiddlehead ferns, raw Raw | 34 | 4.6 g | 5.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Jute, potherb, raw Raw | 34 | 4.7 g | 5.8 g | 0.25 g |
| Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw Raw | 29 | 4.1 g | 4.8 g | 0.25 g |
| Pumpkin leaves, raw Raw | 19 | 3.2 g | 2.3 g | 0.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw seaweed?
100 g of raw seaweed has 26 kcal.
How much protein is in raw seaweed?
Raw seaweed contains 5.9 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 64% 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 raw seaweed?
Raw seaweed has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw seaweed?
Raw seaweed contains 0.39 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.14 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw seaweed contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (66% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (26% DV), Thiamin (B1) (19% DV) and iron (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw seaweed?
100 g contains 98 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does seaweed have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, seaweed, spirulina, raw has 26 kcal, while seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry has 259 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 170091. 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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