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Nutritional Profile of Raw Irish Moss (Seaweed) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 47 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Irish Moss (Seaweed).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Ash (Other)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Riboflavin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Irish Moss (Seaweed)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Irish Moss (Seaweed)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Irish Moss (Seaweed)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Irish Moss (Seaweed)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Irish Moss (Seaweed)
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 12.3 g | 3.5 g | 270 | 1458 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.3 g | 368.5 mg | 83 | 245 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 610 mg | 172.9 mg | 477 | 1615 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 611 | 2826 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 55 mg | 15.6 mg | 733 | 2460 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 33 mg | 9.4 mg | 706 | 2774 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 160 mg | 45.4 mg | 427 | 1754 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 193 | 1148 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 574 | 2247 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 346 | 1690 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 612 | 2807 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 84 | 978 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 53 | 469 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 46 mg | 13 mg | 7 | 291 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 11 | 289 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 713 | 2392 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 308 | 955 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 428.1 mg | 367 | 1468 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 182 µg | 51.6 µg | 16 | 274 |
| Folate, food | 182 µg | 51.6 µg | 16 | 112 |
| Folate, total | 182 µg | 51.6 µg | 16 | 202 |
| Niacin | 593 µg | 168.1 µg | 435 | 1949 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 176 µg | 49.9 µg | 256 | 1009 |
| Riboflavin | 466 µg | 132.1 µg | 24 | 348 |
| Thiamin | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 228 | 869 |
| Vitamin B6 | 69 µg | 19.6 µg | 291 | 912 |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 850.5 µg | 412 | 593 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 870 µg | 246.6 µg | 199 | 556 |
| beta-Carotene | 71 µg | 20.1 µg | 712 | 1095 |
| Phylloquinone | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 611 | 874 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 118 IU | 33.5 IU | 328 | 920 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 446 | 707 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 72 mg | 20.4 mg | 125 | 473 |
| Copper, Cu | 149 µg | 42.2 µg | 161 | 700 |
| Iron, Fe | 8.9 mg | 2.5 mg | 12 | 222 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 144 mg | 40.8 mg | 15 | 178 |
| Manganese, Mn | 370 µg | 104.9 µg | 132 | 667 |
| Phosphorus, P | 157 mg | 44.5 mg | 32 | 507 |
| Potassium, K | 63 mg | 17.9 mg | 478 | 838 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.7 µg | 0.2 µg | 97 | 691 |
| Sodium, Na | 67 mg | 19 mg | 385 | 1082 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2 mg | 552.8 µg | 21 | 718 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 12.9 mg | 3.7 mg | 273 | 1027 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 81.3 g | 23 g | 462 | 635 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 4.7 g | 1.3 g | 20 | 214 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 49 kcal | 13.9 kcal | 173 | 640 |
| KJ (Energy) | 205 kj | 58.1 kj | 204 | 960 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Irish Moss (Seaweed)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp (1/8 Cup) | 10.0 g | 0.4 oz |
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