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Spirulina (dried)

Dried algae: more than half its weight is protein.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g290 kcal 57.5 g23.9 g 3.6 g7.7 g
Per 100 kcal— 19.8 g8.2 g 1.2 g2.7 g
One tablespoon · 7 g20 kcal4.0 g1.7 g0.3 g0.5 g

Where the calories come from

protein 58%carbs 24%fat 18%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars3.1 g
Saturated fat2.6 g
Sodium1048 mg · 46% DV
Potassium1363 mg · 29% DV
Calcium120 mg · 9% DV
Iron28 mg · 158% DV
Magnesium195 mg · 46% DV
Vitamin C10.1 mg · 11% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)29 mcg · 3% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)5.0 mg · 33% DV
Folate (DFE)94 mcg · 24% DV
Choline66.0 mg · 12% DV
Vitamin B60.36 mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus118 mg · 9% DV
Copper6.10 mg · 678% DV
Potassium : sodium1.3 : 1
Linoleic acid (omega-6)1.2 g · 10% of the 12 g AI
Protein4.0 g · 8% DVFiber0.3 g · 1% DVPotassium95 mg · 2% DVCalcium8.4 mg · 1% DVIron2.0 mg · 11% DVMagnesium14 mg · 3% DVSodium73 mg · 3% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170495 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

52 gfor 30 g protein
151 kcalthose grams cost
3.6 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsSpirulina
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliSpirulina
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastSpirulina

Rank within protein concentrates

Whey protein20.3 gSpirulina19.8 gSeitan17.7 gMoringa9.2 g#2 of 4 in Protein concentrates · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Spirulina3.6 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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