Nutritional value spirulina
(Typical Analysis per 3 grams - one teaspoon)
General composition |
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| Protein | 53-62% |
| Carbohydrates | 17-25% |
| Fat | 4-6% (% of total fat) |
| Minerals | 8-13% |
| Moisture | 3-6% |
Phytonutrients |
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| Beta-Carotene | 6.8 mg |
| Zeazanthin | 9 mg |
| Chlorophyll | 30 mg |
| Total Carotenoids | 15 mg |
| C-Phycocyanin | 240 mg |
| Total Phycocyanin | 519 mg |
| Superoxide Dismutase | 1080 units |
Minerals |
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| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 6.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 33 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
| Manganese | 400 mcg |
| Zinc | 90 mcg |
| Boron | 22 mcg |
| Copper | 20 mcg |
| Selenium | 0.9 mcg |
| Iodine | 15 mcg |
Vitamins |
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| Vitamin A | 11, 250 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 3.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 140 mcg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 30 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | 9.0 mcg |
| Vitamin E (d-a-tocopherol) | 285 mcg |
| Inositol | 1.7 mcg |
| Biotin | 0.5 mcg |
| Folic Acid | 6.2 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 4.5 mcg |
| Vitamin K1 | 60 mcg |
| Vitamin K2 | 15 mcg |
Essential Amino Acids |
% Total | Mg per Gram |
| Isoleucine | 5.43 | 32.6 |
| Leucine | 8.15 | 48.9 |
| Lysine | 4.37 | 26.2 |
| Methionine | 2.22 | 13.3 |
| Phenylalanine | 4.35 | 26.1 |
| Threonine | 4.68 | 28.1 |
| Tryptophan | 1.41 | 8.5 |
| Valine | 6.23 | 37.4 |
| Histidine | 2.50 | 15.0 |
Non-Essential Amino Acids |
% Total | Mg per Gram |
| Alanine | 7.74 | 46.6 |
| Arginine | 7.94 | 47.6 |
| Aspartic acid | 12.14 | 72.8 |
| Cystine | 0.93 | 5.6 |
| Glutamic acid | 14.07 | 84.4 |
| Glycine | 5.32 | 31.9 |
| Proline | 4.11 | 24.7 |
| Serine | 4.42 | 26.5 |
| Tyrosine | 3.97 | 23.8 |
Fatty acids |
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| Omega 6 | |
| Gamma linolenic (GLA) | 32 mg |
| Essential Linoleic | 33 mg |
| Dihomogamma Linolenic | 1.59 mg |
| Omega 3 | |
| Alpha Linolenic | 0.0435 mg |
| Docoshhexaenoic (DHA) | 0.0435 mg |
| Monoenoic | |
| Palmitoleic | 5.94 mg |
| Oleic | 0.51 mg |
| Erucic | 0.072 mg |
Other fatty acids |
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| Palmitic acid | 61 mg |
| Myristic Acid | 0.4 mg |
| Stearic Acid | 2.5 mg |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.2 mg |
| Behenic Acid | 0.144 mg |
| Lignoceric Acid | 0.072 mg |
