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Agar agar
Agar agar by Verstegen provides 9 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 59% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Agar-agar category and comes in a 6 x 2 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 9 kcal | 84 −89% |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1 −51% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.7 −86% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g | 15.9 −97% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 1.2 −59% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 1.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 89 g | 46.8 +90% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 4 −87% |
| Salt | 2 g | 0.8 +165% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 72 Agar-agar products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other agar-agar
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
zout, 27% specerijen (13% peper, karwijzaad, paprika, komijn, koriander), groenten (13% ui, 8% knoflook, 1% geroosterde knoflook),13% kruiden (tijm, oregano, rozemarijn), rijstebloem.
Product details
- Quantity
- 6 x 2 g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianOrganicEU OrganicVeganAb agriculture biologique
- Sold in
- Netherlands
- Barcode
- 8712200982247
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Agar agar?
Agar agar contains 9 kcal per 100 g.
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 has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — 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 June 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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