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| NUTRIENTS | MAJOR NUTRIENTS (per 100 g) IN DRIED SHAPE |
|---|---|
| Calories, Kcal | 285-295 |
| Carbohydrates, g | 23-25 |
| Starch, g | Low starchy |
| Fibers, g | 3.5-3.7 |
| Plant proteins, g | 55-61 |
| Fats, fatty acids, g | 7-9 |
| Vitamins | A (β-carotene), B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, E, K, Choline |
| Micro- and macro-elements | Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, Se, Zn |
| Active nutraceuticals | Phycocyanin, allophycocyanin, phycobilins, fucoxanthins |
| CONSUMPTION FORMS | NEGATIVE FACTORS TO CONSIDER |
|---|---|
| Raw | May cause gastrointestinal disorders |
| Dried with additives | Sugar, sugar substitutes, spices |
| Dried without additives | May cause gastrointestinal disorders |
| Cooked with additives | Sugar, sugar substitutes, salt, vinegar, spices |
| Cooked without additives | No reliable data, but possibly safe |
| Canned | Sugar, sugar substitutes, salt, vinegar, spices |
| Algal oil | Possibly toxic |
| CONSUMPTION FORMS | DOG | CAT |
|---|---|---|
| Raw | Better to avoid | Better to avoid |
| Dried with additives | Must be avoided | Must be avoided |
| Dried without additives | Better to avoid | Better to avoid |
| Cooked with additives | Must be avoided | Must be avoided |
| Cooked without additives | Small amount, use with caution | Better to avoid |
| Canned | Must be avoided | Must be avoided |
| Algal oil | Must be avoided | Must be avoided |
