Kelp
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Kelp (kombu brown seaweed), values for the raw seaweed.
Kelp is a large brown seaweed eaten in Japan, Korea, China and the Russian Far East, as kombu for broth, in salads such as Russian morskaya kapusta, and in soups. A 50 g portion has about 22 kcal and about 90 µg of folate, with useful amounts of vitamin K and magnesium. Kelp is also one of the richest food sources of iodine, which these values do not show; the amount varies widely between products.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.7g | 3.0% |
| Fat | 0.6g | 0.9% |
| Carbs | 9.6g | 3.2% |
| Simple Sugars | 3.36g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 4.94g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5.2% |
| Water | 82g | 3.3% |
| Calories | 43 | 1.9% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.25 | g | 1.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.1 | g | 0.4% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.05 | g | 0.4% |
| Omega-3 | 0.015 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 4 | mg | 0.4% |
| Omega-6 | 0.035 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 3 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.87 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 6 | mcg | 0.7% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.05 | mg | 4.2% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.15 | mg | 11.5% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.47 | mg | 2.9% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.002 | mg | 0.1% |
| vitamin B9 | 180 | mcg | 45.0% |
| vitamin C | 3 | mg | 3.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.87 | mg | 5.8% |
| vitamin K | 66 | mcg | 55.0% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 168 | mg | 16.8% |
| iron | 2.85 | mg | 15.8% |
| magnesium | 121 | mg | 30.3% |
| phosphorus | 42 | mg | 6.0% |
| potassium | 89 | mg | 3.4% |
| sodium | 233 | mg | 10.1% |
| zinc | 1.23 | mg | 11.2% |
| copper | 0.13 | mg | 14.4% |
| manganese | 0.2 | mg | 8.7% |
| selenium | 0.7 | mcg | 1.3% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 24 | mg | 3.4% | 66% |
| Isoleucine | 76 | mg | 5.4% | 112% |
| Leucine limiting | 83 | mg | 3.0% | 60% |
| Lysine | 82 | mg | 3.9% | 75% |
| Methionine | 123 | mg | 11.7% | 236% |
| Phenylalanine | 69 | mg | 3.9% | 74% |
| Threonine | 55 | mg | 5.2% | 97% |
| Tryptophan | 48 | mg | 17.1% | 321% |
| Valine | 72 | mg | 4.0% | 79% |
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