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Sea Moss Nutrient Profile: What Does It Actually Contain? 

April 27, 2022 by Kerri Last Updated: July 12, 2022 No Comments
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Sea moss is a type of seaweed that can be found in ocean shores. It has been used as a food source for centuries, and is thought to have many health benefits. Sea moss is high in nutrients, including protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

However, there are some concerns about the true nutritional profile of sea moss. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the nutrient profile of sea moss and see what it actually contains.

What Nutrients Does Sea Moss Have?

Sea moss contains a tiny amount of carbohydrates, zero fats, several minerals, some protein, multiple vitamins, and water content when consumed in gel form.  

Sea moss contains minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and sulfur as well as protein, and vitamins (B vitamins, vitamin A, K, and C). The water content of sea moss varies greatly depending on how it is prepared.  


Does Sea Moss Have Carbs?

Sea moss contains carbs, but only a very small amount. For each 100 gram serving, sea moss contains around 12.3 grams of carbohydrates. This number is relatively small in terms of how much carbs are needed daily. An average person eating 2,000 calories a day needs around 300 grams per day of carbs.  

Carbohydrates have received bad press in the past few decades and are often used as a scapegoat for why people are overweight. 

The truth is that carbohydrates are necessary macronutrients that provide energy to the body. A person can have too much, but they can also have too little, and this will result in major fatigue and lethargy.

The amount of carbohydrates in sea moss is very low and if you stick with the daily recommended serving of sea moss you will definitely stay under the 300 grams of carbs per day that the Food and Drug Administration recommends.

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What Vitamins Are in Sea Moss? Untold Facts and Benefits

How Many Carbs in Sea Moss?

Sea moss has an extremely low amount of carbohydrates. A 100 gram serving contains 12.3 grams of carbohydrates. However, the daily recommended serving of sea moss comes to around 4 to 8 grams a day, which is equivalent to one tablespoon of sea moss gel.

One tablespoon of sea moss contains around 4 grams and two tablespoons has around 8 grams. This comes to around 0.49g to 1g of carbs per day. This is an insignificant and almost infinitesimal amount of carbohydrates when you stick with the recommended one or two tablespoons a day of sea moss gel.  

What Minerals Does Sea Moss Contain?

For every two tablespoon serving of sea moss, you will receive approximately  7.2 mg of calcium, .89 mg of iron, 14.4 mg of magnesium, 15.7 mg of phosphorus, 6.3 mg of potassium, 6.7 mg of sodium, .195 mg of zinc, .015 mg of copper, .037 mg of manganese, .07 ug of selenium, and more.

Others include aluminum, boron, bromine, cadmium, helium, and iodine, amongst several others.

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Table 1: Mineral Content Per 8g (2 Tablespoon Sea Moss Gel)

MineralsNutrient Composition
calcium7.2 mg
iron0.89 mg
magnesium14.4 mg
phosphorus15.7 mg
potassium6.3 mg
sodium6.7 mg
zinc0.195 mg
copper0.015 mg
manganese0.037 mg
selenium0.07 ug

Table 2: List of 92 Minerals found in Sea Moss

Actinium
aluminum
americium
antimony
argon
arsenic
astatine
barium
berkelium
beryllium
bismuth
bohrium
boron
bromine
cadmium
caesium
calcium
californium
carbon
cerium
chlorine
chromium
cobalt

copper
curium
dubnium
dysprosium
einsteinium
erbium
europium
fermium
florine
francium
gadolinium
gallium
germanium
gold
hafnium
hassium
helium
holmium
hydrogen
indium
iodine
iridium
iron
krypton
lanthanum
lead
lithium
lutetium
magnesium
manganese
mercury
molybdenum
neodymium
neon
neptunium
nickel
niobium
nitrogen
osmium
palladium
phosphorous
platinum
plutonium
polonium
potassium
praseodymium
promethium

protactinium
radium
radon
rhenium
rhodium
rubidium
ruthenium
samarium
scandium
selenium
silicon
silver
sodium
strontium
Sulphur
tantalum
technetium
tellurium
terbium
thallium
thorium, and
zinc.

92 Sea moss minerals


What Vitamins Does Sea Moss Contain?

In two tablespoons of sea moss, you will receive roughly .3 mg of Vitamin C, .002 mg of thiamin, .047 mg of riboflavin, .058 mg of niacin, .018 mg of pantothenic acid, .007 mg of vitamin B-6, 18.2 ug of folate, 1.29 mg of choline, .6 mg of vitamin A, 7.1 ug of beta carotene, 11.8 IU of vitamin A, .087 mg of vitamin E, and .5 ug of vitamin K. 

Other vitamins like vitamin D have been detected but a measureable amount is not indicated in a two tablespoon serving.

Table 3: Vitamin Content Per 8g (2 Tablespoon Sea Moss Gel)

VitaminsNutrient Profile
Vitamin C0.3 mg
thiamin0.002 mg
riboflavin0.047 mg
niacin0.058 mg
pantothenic acid0.018 mg
vitamin B60.007 mg
folate18.2 ug
choline1.29 mg
beta carotene7.1 ug
vitamin A11.8 IU
vitamin E0.087 mg
vitamin K0.5 ug


What Nutrients does Sea Moss Not Have?

According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture, in a 100g serving of sea moss, there are no measurable amounts detected of vitamins B12, retinol, alpha carotene, lycopene, lutein, cholesterol, fats, folic acid (although it does contain folate) or theobromine.

Sea moss also does not contain any calories, cholesterol, or sugar in a 100g serving.

Table 3: Missing Nutrient Content Per 8g (2 Tablespoon Sea Moss Gel)

Missing Nutrients
vitamins B12
retinol
alpha carotene
lycopene
lutein
vitamin E
vitamin D
cholesterol
fats
theobromine

What Minerals does Sea Moss not Have?

Sea moss does not contain minerals such as thulium, tin, titanium, etc.  Other than those, there are measurable amounts of just about every mineral found in foods.  For more details on the missing minerals in sea moss, check out our post “What are the 10 Missing minerals in Sea Moss“

Related:

What are the 10 Minerals Missing from Sea Moss?

What Vitamins does Sea Moss not Have?

Sea moss does not contain vitamins such as vitamin B12, retinol, folic acid (although it contains the superior vitamin called folate), alpha carotene, lutein, lycopene, and vitamin D.  This information is listed in a complete list of nutrients found in sea moss on the USDA website.

What are the 10 minerals missing from sea moss?

When the United States Department of Agriculture assessed the nutrient content of sea moss, they discovered that sea moss contains measurable amounts of almost every mineral listed on their nutrient list under “minerals.”  The minerals that are missing include tin, titanium, etc

As for the important and necessary minerals like selenium, manganese, copper, calcium, iron, manganese, iodine, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and zinc, sea moss boasts these in measurable amounts.  

 For more details on the missing minerals in sea moss, check out our post “What are the 10 Missing minerals in Sea Moss“

Final Notes

As we have explored the actual nutrient, vitamin, and mineral content of sea moss, it is important to keep in mind that these are approximate number, but not exact. This is because each batch of sea moss you purchase or find will contain different amount of nutrients.

The nutrient content in sea moss is highly variable due to factors such as the region it grows, whether it was farmed or wildcrafted, and how old the sea moss you purchase is (nutrient content degrades after a year). 

Sea moss is a good source of protein, containing all of the essential amino acids that our bodies need. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Sea moss is also high in fiber, which is beneficial for digestive health.

We hope you have learned what nutrients, minerals, and vitamins you are-and are not-getting when you consume sea moss.

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About Kerri

Hi, I’m Kerri, wife, mother, and founder of AlkalineVeganLounge.com. I am on a mission to help you find your voice, stop wasting time, and get going with the plant-based lifestyle. With the right guidance, tips, and commitment, you can become a better person, live healthier and achieve your dreams.

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