How many calories are in spirulina, raw?

100 g: 26 calories; protein: 5.9 g, carbohydrates: 2.4 g, fat: 0.39 g.

How much protein is in spirulina, raw?

5.9 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 91%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.

How many net carbs are in spirulina, raw?

2 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

Spirulina, raw

USDA name: Seaweed, spirulina, raw

26 calories in 100 g. Per 100 g, protein: 5.9 g, carbohydrates: 2.4 g, fat: 0.39 g.

Serving

= 100 g

Spirulina, raw, 100 g

26 calories

Protein: 5.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Fat: 0.39 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Sugars: 0.3 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving size100 g

Amount per serving
Calories26

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.39 g1%

Saturated Fat 0.14 g1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg0%

Sodium 98 mg4%

Total Carbohydrate 2.4 g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1%

Total Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 5.9 g

Vitamin D 0 mcg0%

Calcium 12 mg1%

Iron 2.8 mg16%

Potassium 127 mg3%

* 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. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

Riboflavin (B2)26% 0.34 mg
Thiamin (B1)19% 0.22 mg
Niacin (B3)7% 1.2 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)7% 0.33 mg
Vitamin E3% 0.49 mg
Folate2% 9 µg
Vitamin K2% 2.5 µg
Vitamin B62% 0.034 mg
Choline1% 6.5 mg
Vitamin C1% 0.9 mg

Little or none: Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

Copper66% 0.6 mg
Iron16% 2.8 mg
Manganese8% 0.19 mg
Magnesium5% 19 mg
Sodium4% 98 mg
Potassium3% 127 mg
Zinc2% 0.2 mg
Selenium1% 0.7 µg
Calcium1% 12 mg
Phosphorus1% 11 mg

Amino acids

Grams in this serving. Essential amino acids are marked •

Glutamic acid0.86 g
Aspartic acid0.6 g
Leucine•0.51 g
Alanine0.47 g
Arginine0.43 g
Valine•0.36 g
Isoleucine•0.33 g
Glycine0.32 g
Lysine•0.31 g
Serine0.31 g
Threonine•0.31 g
Phenylalanine•0.29 g
Tyrosine0.27 g
Proline0.24 g
Methionine•0.12 g
Histidine•0.11 g
Tryptophan•0.096 g
Cystine0.068 g

How it compares

Against other records in Vegetables and Vegetable Products, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

Fiber
Lower than 99%
Same value as 3 of 799 other records.
leastmost
Carbohydrates
Lower than 97%
Same value as 1 of 893 other records.
leastmost
Sugars
Lower than 95%
Same value as 2 of 598 other records.
leastmost
Vitamin C
Lower than 95%
Same value as 0 of 867 other records.
leastmost
Iron
Higher than 93%
Same value as 0 of 901 other records.
leastmost
Protein
Higher than 92%
Same value as 0 of 901 other records.
leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in spirulina, raw?: 100 g: 26 calories; protein: 5.9 g, carbohydrates: 2.4 g, fat: 0.39 g.
How much protein is in spirulina, raw?: 5.9 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 91%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in spirulina, raw?: 2 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 76 reported nutrients, per 100 g+

Water	90.7 g
Energy	26 kcal
Energy	109 kj
Protein	5.9 g
Total lipid (fat)	0.39 g
Ash	0.6 g
Carbohydrate, by difference	2.4 g
Fiber, total dietary	0.4 g
Total Sugars	0.3 g
Calcium, Ca	12 mg
Iron, Fe	2.8 mg
Magnesium, Mg	19 mg
Phosphorus, P	11 mg
Potassium, K	127 mg
Sodium, Na	98 mg
Zinc, Zn	0.2 mg
Copper, Cu	0.6 mg
Manganese, Mn	0.19 mg
Selenium, Se	0.7 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	0.9 mg
Thiamin	0.22 mg
Riboflavin	0.34 mg
Niacin	1.2 mg
Pantothenic acid	0.33 mg
Vitamin B-6	0.034 mg
Folate, total	9 µg
Folic acid	0 µg
Folate, food	9 µg
Folate, DFE	9 µg
Choline, total	6.5 mg
Vitamin B-12	0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE	3 µg
Retinol	0 µg
Carotene, beta	33 µg
Carotene, alpha	0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta	0 µg
Vitamin A, IU	56 iu
Lycopene	0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.49 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units	0 iu
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	2.5 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.14 g
SFA 14:0	0.004 g
SFA 16:0	0.13 g
SFA 18:0	0.004 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	0.034 g
MUFA 16:1	0.017 g
MUFA 18:1	0.018 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.11 g
PUFA 18:2	0.064 g
PUFA 18:3	0.042 g
Fatty acids, total trans	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Tryptophan	0.096 g
Threonine	0.31 g
Isoleucine	0.33 g
Leucine	0.51 g
Lysine	0.31 g
Methionine	0.12 g
Cystine	0.068 g
Phenylalanine	0.29 g
Tyrosine	0.27 g
Valine	0.36 g
Arginine	0.43 g
Histidine	0.11 g
Alanine	0.47 g
Aspartic acid	0.6 g
Glutamic acid	0.86 g
Glycine	0.32 g
Proline	0.24 g
Serine	0.31 g
Alcohol, ethyl	0 g
Caffeine	0 mg
Theobromine	0 mg

Source: USDA SR Legacy: the Standard Reference database, USDA's classic nutrient tables. FDC ID 170091, published 2019-04-01. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.