Foraged Foods / Edible Wild Plants
Seaweed, gut weed, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 108kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.4 g/ 71g (1%) | ||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||
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Total Carbs | 24.8 g/ 348g (7%) | ||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.63 mg/ 1mg (52%) high |
Vit B2 | 0.43 mg/ 1mg (33%) high |
Vit B3 | 0.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (2%) |
Vit C | 5 mg/ 70mg (7%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 562 mg/ 750mg (74%) high |
Phosphorus | 8 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 71.8 mg/ 12mg (598%) high |
What is this food?
Seaweed (dried). It’s a type of sea vegetable that’s often eaten as a side dish, salad, or snack (like nori/seaweed sheets). In 100g, it’s about 108 kcal and is mostly carbohydrates, with a small amount of fat.
Why it matters to health
Seaweed can be a helpful add-on to meals because it brings fiber and plant compounds that support healthy digestion and regular bowel movement. It’s also naturally low in fat and has no cholesterol. Since dried seaweed is more concentrated, it can be easy to overeat—so keep portions reasonable, especially if you’re also getting carbs from rice or noodles in the same meal.
Healthier tips
- Use seaweed as a side or topping (e.g., add to soup, lugaw, or mixed vegetable dishes) instead of making it the main carb source.
- Start with a small serving (about 1–2 tablespoons for flakes, or a small sheet portion) then adjust based on your needs.
- Pair it with protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a serving of vegetables to make your meal more balanced.
- If it’s seasoned/packaged, check the sodium—choose lower-salt options when available.
- For snacks, limit to a small portion and balance it with water or a light meal later.
Common Filipino dishes
Seaweed salad (with cucumber and tomatoes), Ginisang seaweed, Tinola with seaweed, Lugaw with seaweed, Miso soup with seaweed, Sushi with nori
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