Dried spirulina: calories and nutrition facts
Dried spirulina has 374 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Teaspoon (5 g), has 19 kcal.
- Calories
- 374 kcal
- Protein
- 60.4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 17.7 g
- Fat
- 6.3 g
Per 100 g
Dried spirulina: how many calories?
Dried spirulina has 374 kcal per 100 g, with 60.4 g protein, 17.7 g carbs and 6.3 g fat. A 5 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 19 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
- Protein66%
- Carbohydrates19%
- Fat15%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 19 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0.9 g
- Fat
- 0.3 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 374 kcal | 19 kcal |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 0.3 g |
| of which saturated fat | 3.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.7 g | 0.9 g |
| of which sugars | 1.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 60.4 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 755 mg | 38 mg |
| Water | 5.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 57.2 mg | 2.9 mg |
| Calcium | 469 mg | 23 mg |
| Iron | 80.6 mg | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 1,560 mg | 78 mg |
| Magnesium | 615 mg | 31 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(374 kcal) | 19% |
| Fat(6.3 g) | 9% |
| of which saturated fat(3.3 g) | 16% |
| Carbohydrates(17.7 g) | 7% |
| of which sugars(1.2 g) | 1% |
| Protein(60.4 g) | 121% |
| Salt(1.89 g) | 31% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Dried spirulina: frequently asked questions
Dried spirulina: how many calories per serving?
A 5 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 19 kcal.
Dried spirulina: how much protein?
Dried spirulina contains 60.4 g of protein per 100 g, 121% of the 50 g reference intake.
Dried spirulina: how much fibre?
Dried spirulina provides 2.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 11% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Dried spirulina: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 27 g of this food.
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