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Spirulina Nutrition
the nutritional value of spirulina and full spirulina nutrition information...
An absolute powerhouse of nutrients, spirulina seaweed is a unique food choice containing a wide range of minerals for that extra special health kick.
Spirulina seaweed is made out of 60%
protein.
Protein is needed for healthy skin, hair and nails and also to help the body repair itself.
Spirulina is also an excellent source of
calcium
which we need for strong bones and teeth. Calcium also helps with blood clotting and plays a part in nerve and muscle function.
An excellent source of copper, spirulina (and other sea vegetables) can help your body to utilise dietary iron and can also help to keep the thyroid gland in good order. Copper also helps to reduce tissue damage caused by free radicals.
Spirulina nutrition contains an excellent source of manganese which helps the body to synthesise fatty acids and
cholesterol,
and also plays a part in the maintenance of blood sugar levels. Manganese also helps the thyroid gland to function properly and maintains the health of the bodies' nerves.
Spirulina is also an excellent source of potassium which helps the nerves and muscles to function properly and also maintains the bodies' acid balance. Potassium also helps to lower the risk of high blood pressure.
Spirulina is an excellent source of thiamin (vitamin B1)
which maintains energy supplies and supports proper heart function.
Spirulina nutrition also provides an excellent source of riboflavin (vitamin B2) which helps to support cells from oxygen damage and supports cellular energy production as well as maintains the supply of other B vitamins.
Spirulina is also an excellent source of niacin (vitamin B3)
which can lower cholesterol levels and stabilise the blood sugar. B3 also helps the body to process fats.
Spirulina provides an excellent source of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) which helps to turn carbohydrates and fats into energy and also play a part in the health of the adrenal glands.
Spirulina contains a good amount of folate which supports red blood cell production and also helps to prevent homocysteine build up. Folate can also help prevent Alzheimers disease.
Spirulina also provides a good amount of dietary
iron
which is needed to make haemoglobin in the blood. Iron helps to distribute oxygen throughout the body and helps the body to produce energy.
Spirulina is also high in
iodine
which helps with thyroid function.
One cup of spirulina contains around 325 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF SPIRULINA:
Seaweed, spirulina, driedRefuse: 0%
NDB No: 11667 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
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Nutrient
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Units
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1.00 X 1 cup
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112g
| | Proximates
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Water
|
g
|
5.24
|
|
Energy
|
kcal
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325
|
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Energy
|
kJ
|
1359
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Protein
|
g
|
64.37
|
|
Total lipid (fat)
|
g
|
8.65
|
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Ash
|
g
|
6.98
|
|
Carbohydrate, by difference
|
g
|
26.77
|
|
Fiber, total dietary
|
g
|
4.0
|
|
Sugars, total
|
g
|
3.47
| | Minerals
|
|
Calcium, Ca
|
mg
|
134
|
|
Iron, Fe
|
mg
|
31.92
|
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Magnesium, Mg
|
mg
|
218
|
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Phosphorus, P
|
mg
|
132
|
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Potassium, K
|
mg
|
1527
|
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Sodium, Na
|
mg
|
1174
|
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Zinc, Zn
|
mg
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2.24
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Copper, Cu
|
mg
|
6.832
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Manganese, Mn
|
mg
|
2.128
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Selenium, Se
|
mcg
|
8.1
| | Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
|
mg
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11.3
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Thiamin
|
mg
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2.666
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Riboflavin
|
mg
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4.110
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Niacin
|
mg
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14.358
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Pantothenic acid
|
mg
|
3.898
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Vitamin B-6
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mg
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0.408
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Folate, total
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mcg
|
105
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Folic acid
|
mcg
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0
|
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Folate, food
|
mcg
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105
|
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Folate, DFE
|
mcg_DFE
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105
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Choline, total
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mg
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73.9
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Vitamin B-12
|
mcg
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0.00
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|
Vitamin B-12, added
|
mcg
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0.00
|
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Vitamin A, RAE
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mcg_RAE
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32
|
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Retinol
|
mcg
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0
|
|
Carotene, beta
|
mcg
|
383
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Carotene, alpha
|
mcg
|
0
|
|
Cryptoxanthin, beta
|
mcg
|
0
|
|
Vitamin A, IU
|
IU
|
638
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Lycopene
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mcg
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0
|
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
|
mcg
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0
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
|
mg
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5.60
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Vitamin E, added
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mg
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0.00
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
|
mcg
|
0.0
|
|
Vitamin D
|
IU
|
0
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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mcg
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28.6
| | Lipids
|
|
Fatty acids, total saturated
|
g
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2.968
|
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4:0
|
g
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0.000
|
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6:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
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8:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
|
10:0
|
g
|
0.000
|
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12:0
|
g
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0.000
|
|
14:0
|
g
|
0.084
|
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16:0
|
g
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2.796
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18:0
|
g
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0.086
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Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
|
g
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0.756
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16:1 undifferentiated
|
g
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0.367
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18:1 undifferentiated
|
g
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0.389
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20:1
|
g
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0.000
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22:1 undifferentiated
|
g
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0.000
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Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
|
g
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2.330
|
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18:2 undifferentiated
|
g
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1.404
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18:3 undifferentiated
|
g
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0.922
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18:4
|
g
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0.000
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20:4 undifferentiated
|
g
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0.000
|
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20:5 n-3 (EPA)
|
g
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0.000
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22:5 n-3 (DPA)
|
g
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0.000
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22:6 n-3 (DHA)
|
g
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0.000
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Cholesterol
|
mg
|
0
| | Amino acids
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Tryptophan
|
g
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1.040
|
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Threonine
|
g
|
3.326
|
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Isoleucine
|
g
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3.594
|
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Leucine
|
g
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5.541
|
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Lysine
|
g
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3.388
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Methionine
|
g
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1.287
|
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Cystine
|
g
|
0.741
|
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Phenylalanine
|
g
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3.110
|
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Tyrosine
|
g
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2.894
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Valine
|
g
|
3.933
|
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Arginine
|
g
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4.645
|
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Histidine
|
g
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1.215
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Alanine
|
g
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5.057
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Aspartic acid
|
g
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6.488
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Glutamic acid
|
g
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9.392
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Glycine
|
g
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3.471
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Proline
|
g
|
2.668
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Serine
|
g
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3.358
| | Other
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Alcohol, ethyl
|
g
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0.0
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Caffeine
|
mg
|
0
|
|
Theobromine
|
mg
|
0
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USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
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