Last Updated on July 10, 2020
Last Updated on July 10, 2020
First things first, spirulina is set to give your nutrient levels a boost by being packed with protein, copper, iron, and vitamins B1, B2, and B3. You can also count on magnesium, potassium, and manganese, amongst many others.
It’s not by chance that spirulina holds a «superfood» status since this title implies a nutrient density that can only be found in the most complete foods – the ones that best nourish your body and improve your health.
Please bear in mind that despite being widely known for containing high levels of vitamin B12, this superfood actually does not contain this specific vitamin at all. For some inexplicable reason, this became a popular myth. Here’s spirulina’s nutritional value (per 100 g):
Calories: 290
Protein: 57.47 g
Carbohydrates: 23.9 g
Fat: 7.72 g
Vitamin B1: 2.38 mg (207% DV)
Vitamin B2: 3.67 mg (306% DV)
Vitamin B3: 12.82 mg (85% DV)
Iron: 28.5 mg (219% DV)
Magnesium: 195 mg (55% DV)
Potassium: 1363 mg (29% DV)
Manganese: 1.9 mg (90% DV)