USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Kelp (Seaweed)?
Per 100g, Kelp (Seaweed) has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 18/100. Its strongest contributions are Folate, Vitamin K, Magnesium. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
18/100
8 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for a 10g portion (10g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per a 10g portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 233 mg | 23 mg |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 9 mg |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 17 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 121 mg | 12 mg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 180 µg | 18 µg |
Where Kelp (Seaweed) contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Folate
90%
180 µg per 100g
Vitamin K
88%
66 µg per 100g
Magnesium
40%
121 mg per 100g
Iron
33%
2.9 mg per 100g
Sat fat
0 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
233 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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