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Dried spirulina seaweed
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 290 kcal —
- Protein 57 g 115%
- Carbohydrate 20 g 7%
- Fat 7.7 g 10%
- Saturated fat 2.7 g 13%
- Fibre 3.6 g 13%
- Sugars 3.1 g —
- Sodium 1048 mg 46%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 29 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 10.1 mg 11%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 5 mg 33%
- Vitamin K 25.5 µg 21%
- Thiamin (B1) 2.4 mg 198%
- Riboflavin (B2) 3.7 mg 282%
- Niacin (B3) 12.8 mg 80%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 3.5 mg 70%
- Vitamin B6 0.36 mg 21%
- Folate (B9) 94 µg 24%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 66 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 120 mg 9%
- Iron 28.5 mg 158%
- Magnesium 195 mg 46%
- Phosphorus 118 mg 9%
- Potassium 1363 mg 29%
- Zinc 2 mg 18%
- Copper 6.1 mg 678%
- Manganese 1.9 mg 83%
- Selenium 7.2 µg 13%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 | 58 g | 20 g | 7.7 g |
| 1 × cup | 112 g | 325 | 64 g | 23 g | 8.6 g |
| 1 × tablespoon | 7 g | 20 | 4 g | 1.4 g | 0.5 g |
| 2 × cup | 224 g | 650 | 129 g | 46 g | 17 g |
| ½ × cup | 56 g | 162 | 32 g | 11 g | 4.3 g |
| 3 × cup | 336 g | 974 | 193 g | 68 g | 26 g |
| 4 × cup | 448 g | 1299 | 258 g | 91 g | 35 g |
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Questions about Dried spirulina seaweed
How do you use dried spirulina seaweed in cooking?
Whisk a teaspoon into soup, a smoothie or a dressing, or stir it into hummus; its earthy, marine flavour is strongest when used generously. Add it near the end of cooking to preserve its vivid green-blue colour.
Can you eat dried spirulina seaweed without cooking it?
Yes. It is usually sold as a powder or flakes that you can stir straight into foods; it does not need soaking or cooking.
How should you store dried spirulina seaweed?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry, dark cupboard, away from steam and strong-smelling foods. Use a dry spoon so moisture does not get into the packet.
What foods go well with dried spirulina seaweed?
Its savoury, slightly fishy taste works with lemon, garlic, ginger, avocado and sesame. Try it in a green smoothie, a noodle broth or a dressing for roasted vegetables.
Is dried spirulina seaweed the same as spirulina?
The names are often used for the same blue-green microalga, Arthrospira, rather than a true seaweed. Products can differ in processing and composition: this dried food provides 57 g of protein per 100 g, while spirulina provides 60.4 g.
How much protein does dried spirulina seaweed provide in a serving?
A tablespoon weighs about 7 g and provides 4 g of protein. Its strong taste means that this small amount is often enough to flavour a dish.
Is dried spirulina seaweed a source of iron?
Yes. It is high in iron, providing 28.5 mg per 100 g; a tablespoon provides 2 mg.
Can dogs or cats eat dried spirulina seaweed?
Do not give pets spirulina products unless a vet advises it. Products may vary in purity, and contamination with toxins from other algae is a concern.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170495 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
