Various

Agar Agar

Gelling and binding agents 160 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Agar Agar provides 160 kcal (641 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of dietary fibre (74.1 g), calcium (660 mg) and iron (4.5 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Gelling and binding agents” category (“Various” family) of the Swiss database.

No. 1 · fibre content of foods

The essentials for 100 g

Protein2.4 g 5%

Fat0.2 g 0%

Carbohydrates0 g 0%

Dietary fibre74.1 g 247%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	160 kcal (641 kJ)C	8%
Protein	2.4 gA	5%
Fat	0.2 gA	0%
of which saturated fat	n/a	n/a
of which polyunsaturated	n/a	n/a
of which omega-3	n/a	n/a
Carbohydrates	0 gA	0%
of which sugars	n/a	n/a
Dietary fibre	74.1 gA	247%
Water	20.5 gA	n/a
Alcohol	n/a	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	660 mgA	83%
Iron	4.5 mgA	32%
Magnesium	100 mgA	27%
Phosphorus	34 mgA	5%
Potassium	52 mgA	3%
Sodium	130 mgA	5%
Zinc	1.5 mgA	15%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	n/a	n/a
Vitamin B12	n/a	n/a
Vitamin C	n/a	n/a
Folate	n/a	n/a

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein5%

Fat0%

Carbohydrates0%

Dietary fibre247%

Calcium83%

Iron32%

Magnesium27%

Zinc15%

Sodium5%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Paprika (spice)	− 12.4 g	− 12.8 g	− 198 kcal
vs Guacamole, pre-packaged	+ 0.2 g	− 16.3 g	− 32 kcal
vs Guacamole, homemade	+ 0.8 g	− 12.7 g	+ 21 kcal

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Guacamole, pre-packaged192 kcal

Guacamole, homemade139 kcal

Yeast (baking), pressed96 kcal

Mushroom sauce, thickened132 kcal

Ginger, root, raw33 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Agar Agar?

100 g of Agar Agar provides 160 kcal, i.e. 641 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Agar Agar?

100 g provides 2.4 g of protein, i.e. 5% of the adult reference value (50 g).

Where does this food rank for fibre content?

With 74.1 g per 100 g, this food ranks 1st in our fibre content ranking, out of 801 foods in the database with a recorded value.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Agar Agar” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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