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Seaweed, agar, dried
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 17% | |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 3.0 MG | 60% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 18% | |
| Folate, total | 580 UG | 145% | |
| Choline, total | 63.3 MG | 12% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5 MG | 33% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 24.4 UG | 20% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 625 MG | 48% | |
| Iron, Fe | 21.4 MG | 119% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 770 MG | 183% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 52 MG | 4% | |
| Potassium, K | 1,125 MG | 24% | |
| Sodium, Na | 102 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.8 MG | 53% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.6 MG | 68% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 4.3 MG | 187% | |
| Selenium, Se | 7.4 UG | 13% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0.3g per 100g).
- High in dietary fiber (7.7g per 100g), supporting digestive health.
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (48% DV).
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (119% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Magnesium, Mg (183% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Potassium, K (24% DV).
About Seaweed, agar, dried
Dried agar seaweed is essentially a shelf-stable, almost pure-carbohydrate product derived from red algae. The overwhelming majority of its mass is carbohydrate, with fiber making up a meaningful portion of that. Protein is present but modest. In culinary use it functions as a gelling agent, not a food eaten in quantity, so the nutritional profile matters less in practice than its functional role in setting puddings, jellies, and Asian sweets. Flavorless on its own.
Dietary Information
Seaweed, agar, dried is considered low-fat, high-fiber, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Seaweed, agar, dried include Manganese, Mn (187% DV) , Magnesium, Mg (183% DV) , Folate, total (145% DV) , Iron, Fe (119% DV) , and Copper, Cu (68% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 306 calories per 100 grams, Seaweed, agar, dried gets 8% of its calories from protein, 106% from carbohydrates, and 1% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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