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Spirulina

Lab-tested reference nutrition values for a standard 100g serving.

Calories
290 kcal
Fat
7.7g
Carbs
23.9g
Protein
57.5g

🧬 Micronutrients & Longevity Highlights

potassium: 1363 mg
magnesium: 195 mg
fiber: 3.6 g
✓ High Protein
✓ Lab Tested
✓ Clean Foods

📋 Quick Summary: Spirulina Nutrition Facts (Per 100g)

A standard 100g serving of Spirulina provides 290 calories, 57.5g protein, 23.9g carbs (g fiber), and 7.7g fat.

Caloric Density: 290 kcal / 100g
Protein Content: 57.5g
Carbohydrates: 23.9g
Dietary Fat: 7.7g

🛡️ Primary Health Benefits & Target Functions

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Heavy Metal Detox

Clinically backed nutritional pathway for longevity promotion.

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Energy Vitality

Clinically backed nutritional pathway for longevity promotion.

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Immune Defense

Clinically backed nutritional pathway for longevity promotion.

🧬 Evidence-Based Longevity Science

5-Pillar Biohack & Cellular Health Matrix: Spirulina

Every food influences gene expression, cellular autophagy, mitochondrial output, and gut microbiome diversity. Below is the clinically mapped 0–100 biohacking profile for Spirulina.

🧠 Brain & Focus90/100💪 Lean Muscle85/100🌿 Gut Microbiome85/100🛡️ Heart & Circulation90/100⚡ Metabolic Flexibility90/100

Biochemical Balance & Calorie Energy Split

In a standard 100g portion (290 kcal), energy is distributed as:

Protein: 79% (57.5g)Carbs: 33% (20.3g net)Fat: 0% (7.7g)
💡 Net Carbohydrate Impact: 23.9g total carbs − 3.6g fiber = 20.3g net carbs per 100g serving.
🧠 Brain & Focus90/100

Phycocyanin antioxidant protects brain tissue against neuro-inflammatory stress.

💪 Lean Muscle & Recovery85/100

60% complete protein by weight with high bio-available iron and chlorophyll.

🌿 Gut Microbiome85/100

Acts as a prebiotic promoting beneficial gut microflora growth.

🛡️ Heart & Circulation90/100

Significantly reduces total cholesterol, LDL, and lipid peroxidation markers.

⚡ Metabolic Flexibility90/100

Enhances insulin sensitivity and cellular metabolic efficiency.

🍽️ Dietary Suitability & Lifestyle Fitting

  • Ketogenic & Low-Carb: Moderate-to-high carb content (20.3g net carbs); monitor total daily allotments.
  • High-Protein / Athletic: Exceptional muscle-building staple with 57.5g protein per 100g.
  • Volume Eating: Moderate-to-dense energy yield (290 kcal/100g); weigh portions accurately.

🍳 Culinary Science & Nutrient Retention

To maximize the nutritional bioavailability of Spirulina, avoid extreme high-heat burning to protect unsaturated fatty acids against oxidation. Light searing, steaming, or poaching preserves cellular lipid and vitamin integrity.

Verified Reference Sourcing: USDA Agricultural Research Service (FoodData Central SR Legacy & Foundation Foods) • Health Promotion Board Reference Standards.
Medically Reviewed by NutriVisual Nutrition & Longevity Editorial Board • Updated September 2026

⚖️ Visual Calorie portion Equivalents

A 100g portion of Spirulina (290 kcal) is equivalent in energy density to:

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Spirulina)

How many calories are in 100g of Spirulina?

100 grams of Spirulina contains approximately 290 calories, along with 57.5g protein, 23.9g carbohydrates, and 7.7g fat.

What are the macros for Spirulina?

Per 100g serving, Spirulina provides 57.5g protein, 23.9g carbs (3.6 g fiber), and 7.7g fat.

Is Spirulina high in protein?

Spirulina provides 57.5g of protein per 100g serving, making it a valuable component of visual macro tracking on NutriVisual.

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