🌿 Protein in Spirulina
Spirulina has 57 g of protein per 100 g, along with 290 kcal, 24 g carbs and 8 g fat. That means 79% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the supplement group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
57 g
Calories
290
Carbs
24 g
Fats
8 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 87 | 17.1 g | 7.2 g | 2.4 g |
| 50 g | 145 | 28.5 g | 12 g | 4 g |
| 100 g | 290 | 57 g | 24 g | 8 g |
| 150 g | 435 | 85.5 g | 36 g | 12 g |
| 200 g | 580 | 114 g | 48 g | 16 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Seitan (wheat gluten) — 75 g per 100 g
- Casein Protein — 80 g per 100 g
- Pea Protein Isolate — 80 g per 100 g
- Whey Protein — 80 g per 100 g
- Soy Protein Isolate — 88 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in spirulina?
- Spirulina contains 57 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 290 kcal, 24 g carbs and 8 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of spirulina?
- A 200 g portion of spirulina gives about 114 g protein and 580 calories.
- Is spirulina a good protein source?
- Yes — about 79% of the calories in spirulina come from protein, which makes it an efficient protein source when you are eating in a deficit.
- How many calories are in 30 g of spirulina?
- 30 g of spirulina has roughly 87 calories, 17.1 g protein, 7.2 g carbs and 2.4 g fat.