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Agar Year-round
Season Year-round
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Calories 16 kcal
Protein 1.3 g
MW references 2

Agar

Sauces, Condiments & Miscellaneous Year-round Moon

Agar is a jelly-like substance consisting of polysaccharides obtained from the cell walls of some species of red algae, primarily from the Gracilaria genus (Irish moss, ogonori) and the Gelidiaceae family (tengusa).

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g

Energy16 kcal / 67 kJ
Protein1.3 g
Fat1.2 g
— saturated0.3 g
Salt110 mg Na
Iron20.60 mg

Figures are estimates per 100 g from reference data and may differ from the product you use. Always check the packaging for accurate nutrition and allergen information. Not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

Reference data McCance & Widdowson 2021
Agar, dried · 13-146 · DG

Literature sources

Energy & Proximates
Energy16.00kcal
Energy67.00kJ
Water9.70g
Protein1.30g
Fat1.20g
Carbohydratesg
of which sugarsg
of which starchg
Fibre (AOAC)g
Fibre (NSP)81.10g
Alcoholg
Fat Breakdown
Total fat1.20g
Saturated0.30g
Monounsaturated0.10g
Polyunsaturated0.40g
Transg
Omega-3g
Omega-6g
Cholesterolmg
Minerals
Sodium110.00mg
Potassium110.00mg
Calcium760.00mg
Magnesium620.00mg
Phosphorus50.00mg
Iron20.600mg
Coppermg
Zinc14.400mg
Seleniumµg
Iodineµg
Vitamins
Vitamin Aµg
Vitamin Dµg
Vitamin E0.001mg
Vitamin Cmg
Thiamin (B1)0.010mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.220mg
Niacin (B3)0.200mg
Vitamin B60.001mg
Vitamin B12µg
Folateµg