Seaweed Kelp (Raw)
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A 100g serving covers 55% of the daily recommended Vitamin K, making Seaweed Kelp (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (1.7g), fat (0.6g), and carbohydrates (9.6g) per 100g. With 43 calories per 100g, Seaweed Kelp (Raw) fits comfortably into calorie-controlled meal plans without sacrificing volume. At 233mg of sodium per 100g, Seaweed Kelp (Raw) contributes a noticeable portion of daily sodium — worth tracking for those monitoring salt. Nutritionally broad, Seaweed Kelp (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 10 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein14%1.7 g
- Fat10%0.56 g
- Carbs76%9.6 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 81.6 | G |
| Energy | 43.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 1.7 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.56 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.6 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.3 | G |
| Total Sugars | 0.60 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.05 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.47 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.002 | MG |
| Folate, total | 180 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.87 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 66.0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 168 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 2.9 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 121 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 42.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 89.0 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 233 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.2 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.13 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.20 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 0.70 | UG |
| Energy | 180 | kJ |
| Ash | 6.6 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.64 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 180 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 180 | UG |
| Choline, total | 12.8 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 70.0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 116 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.25 | 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 | 0.03 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.11 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.09 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.10 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.004 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.09 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.05 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.02 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.004 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.004 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.004 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.05 | G |
| Threonine | 0.06 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.08 | G |
| Leucine | 0.08 | G |
| Lysine | 0.08 | G |
| Methionine | 0.03 | G |
| Cystine | 0.10 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.04 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.03 | G |
| Valine | 0.07 | G |
| Arginine | 0.07 | G |
| Histidine | 0.02 | G |
| Alanine | 0.12 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 0.13 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 0.27 | G |
| Glycine | 0.10 | G |
| Proline | 0.07 | G |
| Serine | 0.10 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tbsp (1/8 cup) (10g) | 4 | 0.2g | 0.1g | 1g |
Scaled from Seaweed Kelp (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Seaweed Kelp (Raw) is a excellent source of Magnesium (29% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Seaweed Kelp (Raw) is a good source of Iron (16% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Seaweed Kelp (Raw) is a good source of Calcium (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
- Seaweed Kelp (Raw) is a good source of Zinc (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Seaweed Kelp (Raw) is a good source of Sodium (10% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
Dietary Considerations
Seaweed Kelp (Raw) is a meaningful source of folate at 180mcg per 100g, important during pregnancy. See the Pregnancy Nutrition Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Magnesium: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)
- Calcium: top 9% (#744 of 8,262)
- Iron: top 19% (#1,570 of 8,262)
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Serving Size 100g
* 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.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 168457.
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