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Agar-agar
Agar-agar by Markal provides 23 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 1.1 g of protein. That is 98% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Thickeners category and comes in a 150 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | 1 kcal | 229 −90% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.9 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.6 g | 0.2 g | 0% | 49.4 −91% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0 g | 25.1 −98% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 27.5 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 90.4 g | 3.6 g | 13% | 25.5 +255% |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.2 −49% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.5 −96% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 49 Thickeners products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other thickeners
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Agar-agar biologique
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 150 g
- Serving size
- 4g
- Labels & certifications
- OrganicEU OrganicAb agriculture biologique
- Sold in
- Belgium, France
- Barcode
- 3329487210021
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Agar-agar?
Agar-agar contains 23 kcal per 100 g and about 1 kcal per serving (4g).
How much sugar is in Agar-agar?
Agar-agar has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Agar-agar healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Agar-agar vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 13, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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