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Spirulina

Latin Arthrospira platensis · EN Spirulina · SK Spirulina

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)
Energy1213 kJ / 290 kcal14%
Protein57 g114%
Carbohydrate24 g9%
Fibre3.6 g
Fat8 g11%
Vitamin A29 µg RE4%
Vitamin C10 mg13%
Vitamin E5 mg42%
Vitamin K25.5 µg34%
Folate94 µg47%
Vitamin B60.36 mg26%
Calcium120 mg15%
Iron28.5 mg204%
Magnesium195 mg52%
Potassium1363 mg68%
Zinc2 mg20%
Selenium7 µg13%
Sodium1048 mg

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

Prep notes

Powder. Iron and protein look huge because the serving is dry.

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Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis; SK Spirulina) 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.