Group
pantry
Edible parts
Dried seaweed extract (flakes, strips or powder), as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 67 kJ / 16 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 2% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 81.1 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.22 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 760 mg | 95% |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 147% |
| Magnesium | 620 mg | 165% |
| Potassium | 110 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 14.4 mg | 144% |
| Manganese | 4.3 mg | 215% |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 110 mg | — |
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Agar, dried (CoFID 2021 13-146). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Values are per 100 g of the dry food; recipes use a few grams. Usually prepared before eating. Per 100 g figures match this catalogue row.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Agar, dried (Gelidium and Gracilaria spp.) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under pantry. 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: Dried seaweed extract (flakes, strips or powder), as sold.