Living plant atlas

Kombu

Latin Saccharina japonica · EN Kombu · SK Kombu

Edible parts

Seaweed (as sold)

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy180 kJ / 43 kcal2%
Protein1.7 g3%
Carbohydrate10 g4%
Fibre1.3 g
Fat0.6 g1%
Calcium168 mg21%
Iron2.3 mg16%
Magnesium121 mg32%
Potassium89 mg4%
Zinc0.4 mg4%
Iodine2500 µg1667%
Sodium233 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Iodine can overshoot in a few grams. A postage-stamp piece is enough.

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Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.

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Kombu (Saccharina japonica; SK Kombu) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under seaweed. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Seaweed (as sold).

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Not medical advice. Figures are food data (CoFID / USDA), % NRV.