Seaweed, Agar, Dried

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 97% of daily folate, 79% of daily iron and 63% of daily calcium needed in pregnancy.

  1. Folate (DFE) 580 mcg
  2. Iron 21.4 mg
  3. Calcium 625 mg
  4. Zinc 5.8 mg
  5. Potassium 1125 mg
  6. Vitamin B-6 0.3 mg
  7. Riboflavin 0.22 mg
  8. Choline 63.3 mg
  9. Protein 6.21 g
  10. DHA 0 g
  11. Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
  12. Vitamin C 0 mg
  13. Vitamin D 0 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium625 mg1000 mg
Choline63.3 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)580 mcg600 mcg
Iron21.4 mg27 mg
Potassium1125 mg2900 mg
Protein6.21 g70 g
Riboflavin0.22 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.3 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C0 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc5.8 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Dried agar seaweed is safe during pregnancy when consumed in normal culinary amounts. Derived from red algae, agar provides soluble prebiotic fiber and trace minerals while acting as a plant-based gelatin substitute. Always dissolve and boil agar completely in hot liquids to ensure smooth gel formation and digestive tolerance. Use small amounts to set fruit jellies or puddings, but avoid large supplemental doses that might alter bowel motility.

Sources: FDA · USDA

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Seaweed, Agar, Dried provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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