Nori
Description
Nori, a type of seaweed which is pressed into thin sheets and used to wrap sushi. Nori contains a high amount of niacin, provitamin A carotenoids, iron, and phosphorus.
It is also a very good source of riboflavin, fiber and calcium. Because of its high sodium content, however, nori should not be eaten by persons on Mild Sodium Restriction Diet, Moderate Sodium Restriction Diet or Severe Sodium Restriction Diet.
Caloric Content
| 1 | |
| Calories: | - |
| Protein: | 35.6 gm |
| Carbohydrates: | 44.3 gm |
| Fiber: | 4.7 gm |
| Total fats: | .7 gm |
| Saturated fats: | - gm |
| Unsaturated fats: | - gm |
| Cholesterol: | - mg |
1. 100 grams
Vitamin Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Vitamin A: | 11000 | 5000 IU |
| Thiamine: | .25 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-2: | 1.24 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6: | - | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12: | - | 6 mcg |
| Biotin: | - | 300 mcg |
| Niacin: | 10 | 20 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid: | - | 10 mg |
| Folic acid: | - | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin C: | 10 | 60 mg |
| Vitamin E: | - | 30 IU |
1. 100 grams
Mineral Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Calcium: | 260 | 1000 mg |
| Copper: | - | 2 mg |
| Iron: | 12 | 18 mg |
| Magnesium: | - | 400 mg |
| Manganese: | - | n/a mg |
| Phosphorus: | 510 | 1000 mg |
| Potassium: | - | n/a mg |
| Selenium: | - | n/a mcg |
| Sodium: | 600 | n/a mg |
| Zinc: | - | 15 mg |
1. 100 grams
Amino Acid Content
| 1 | |
| Tryptophan: | - gm |
| Threonine: | - gm |
| Isoleucine: | - gm |
| Leucine: | - gm |
| Lysine: | - gm |
| Methionine: | - gm |
| Cysteine: | - gm |
| Phenylalanine: | - gm |
| Tyrosine: | - gm |
| Valine: | - gm |
| Arginine: | - gm |
| Histidine: | - gm |
| Alanine: | - gm |
| Aspartic acid: | - gm |
| Glutamic acid: | - gm |
| Glycine: | - gm |
| Proline: | - gm |
| Serine: | - gm |
1. 100 grams
References
Kirschmann, John D. Nutrition Almanac: Nutrition Search. McGraw-Hill: New York. 1984.
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