...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, dried
Refuse: 0% NDB No: 11667 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
Nutrient
Units
1.00 X 1 cup ------- 112g
Proximates
Water
g
5.24
Energy
kcal
325
Energy
kJ
1359
Protein
g
64.37
Total lipid (fat)
g
8.65
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
Magnesium, Mg
mg
218
Phosphorus, P
mg
132
Potassium, K
mg
1527
Sodium, Na
mg
1174
Zinc, Zn
mg
2.24
Copper, Cu
mg
6.832
Manganese, Mn
mg
2.128
Selenium, Se
mcg
8.1
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
11.3
Thiamin
mg
2.666
Riboflavin
mg
4.110
Niacin
mg
14.358
Pantothenic acid
mg
3.898
Vitamin B-6
mg
0.408
Folate, total
mcg
105
Folic acid
mcg
0
Folate, food
mcg
105
Folate, DFE
mcg_DFE
105
Choline, total
mg
73.9
Vitamin B-12
mcg
0.00
Vitamin B-12, added
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg_RAE
32
Retinol
mcg
0
Carotene, beta
mcg
383
Carotene, alpha
mcg
0
Cryptoxanthin, beta
mcg
0
Vitamin A, IU
IU
638
Lycopene
mcg
0
Lutein + zeaxanthin
mcg
0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
mg
5.60
Vitamin E, added
mg
0.00
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0.0
Vitamin D
IU
0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
mcg
28.6
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
g
2.968
4:0
g
0.000
6:0
g
0.000
8:0
g
0.000
10:0
g
0.000
12:0
g
0.000
14:0
g
0.084
16:0
g
2.796
18:0
g
0.086
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
g
0.756
16:1 undifferentiated
g
0.367
18:1 undifferentiated
g
0.389
20:1
g
0.000
22:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
g
2.330
18:2 undifferentiated
g
1.404
18:3 undifferentiated
g
0.922
18:4
g
0.000
20:4 undifferentiated
g
0.000
20:5 n-3 (EPA)
g
0.000
22:5 n-3 (DPA)
g
0.000
22:6 n-3 (DHA)
g
0.000
Cholesterol
mg
0
Amino acids
Tryptophan
g
1.040
Threonine
g
3.326
Isoleucine
g
3.594
Leucine
g
5.541
Lysine
g
3.388
Methionine
g
1.287
Cystine
g
0.741
Phenylalanine
g
3.110
Tyrosine
g
2.894
Valine
g
3.933
Arginine
g
4.645
Histidine
g
1.215
Alanine
g
5.057
Aspartic acid
g
6.488
Glutamic acid
g
9.392
Glycine
g
3.471
Proline
g
2.668
Serine
g
3.358
Other
Alcohol, ethyl
g
0.0
Caffeine
mg
0
Theobromine
mg
0
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
An absolute powerhouse of nutrients, spirulina seaweed is a unique food choice containing a wide range of minerals for that extra special health kick.
