Foraged Foods
Chlorella
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 351kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 53.3 g/ 71g (75%) | ||||
Total Fat | 4.9 g/ 42g (11%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 23.4 g/ 348g (6%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.87 mg/ 1mg (72%) high |
Vit B2 | 3.23 mg/ 1mg (248%) high |
Vit B3 | 7.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (48%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 602 mg/ 750mg (80%) high |
Phosphorus | 2019 mg/ 700mg (288%) high |
Iron | 514 mg/ 12mg (4283%) high |
Sodium | 0 mg/ 1500mg (0%) free |
What is this food?
Chlorella is a type of green freshwater algae. It’s usually sold as a supplement powder or tablet, and it’s known for being nutrient-dense, including fiber and plant compounds.
Why it matters to health
Chlorella can help support your daily fiber intake (12.4 g per 100 g), which is useful for regular digestion and feeling fuller. It also provides carbohydrates with very low sugar (0.4 g) and has a small amount of fat (4.9 g) with some saturated fat (1.28 g). Since it’s often taken in small supplement portions, the main benefit you’ll notice is adding fiber and plant nutrients to your overall diet—especially when your meals are already balanced with vegetables, protein, and whole grains.
Healthier tips
- Use chlorella as a supplement to support your meals, not as a replacement for rice, ulam, and gulay.
- Follow the label’s recommended serving, then pair it with a fiber-rich meal (e.g., brown rice or oats + vegetables) to support digestion.
- Because it contains some saturated fat, avoid taking extra beyond the label if you’re also getting saturated fat from fatty meats, processed foods, or frequent fried dishes.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), consider chlorella around a meal time, while keeping snacks balanced (fruit + nuts, yogurt, or whole-grain crackers).
Common Filipino dishes
Nilagang baka, Sinigang na baboy, Adobong manok, Tinola, Ginisang monggo, Vegetable lumpia
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