Edible parts
Fronds, raw
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 | 180 kJ / 43 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 1.68 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.57 g | 4% |
| Natural sugars | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.56 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.25 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 1.3 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.01 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 6 µg RAE | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 66 µg | 88% |
| Folate | 180 µg | 90% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.64 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | <1% |
| Choline | 12.8 mg | — |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.85 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 121 mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.23 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 42 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 233 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
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: Seaweed, kelp, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 168457). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Raw kelp. For dried kombu see its own card.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Kelp (Laminaria spp.) 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: Fronds, raw.