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Agar powder
Agar powder by NOW Real Food provides 333 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Agar-agar category and comes in a 5 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 tsp (2 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 5 kcal | 84 +296% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.7 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g | 1 g | 0% | 15.9 +318% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 1.2 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 66.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 46.8 +42% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 4 −100% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0 g | 0.8 +10% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 72 Agar-agar products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other agar-agar
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Agar Powder
Product details
- Quantity
- 5 oz
- Serving size
- 1/2 tsp (2 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenNo GMOsNon GMO project
- Sold in
- United States, world
- Barcode
- 0733739064110
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Agar powder?
Agar powder contains 333 kcal per 100 g and about 5 kcal per serving (1/2 tsp (2 g)).
How much sugar is in Agar powder?
Agar powder has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Agar powder healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Agar powder vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 19, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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