Living plant atlas

Chlorella

Latin Chlorella vulgaris · EN Chlorella · SK Chlorella

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)
Energy1715 kJ / 410 kcal21%
Protein58 g116%
Carbohydrate23 g9%
Fibre0.1 g
Fat12 g17%
Vitamin A300 µg RE38%
Vitamin C10 mg13%
Calcium220 mg28%
Iron130 mg929%
Magnesium315 mg84%
Potassium600 mg30%
Zinc7 mg70%
Sodium50 mg

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

Prep notes

Sold as tablets. Iron is concentrated powder, not salad.

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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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Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris; SK Chlorella) 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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