Seaweed Chips
Seaweed chips are a crispy, savory snack made from sheets of edible seaweed (often nori) that are lightly seasoned and baked or fried until crunchy. They are a popular snack in many East Asian countries, particularly Japan, South Korea, and China, where seaweed has been a dietary staple for centuries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Seaweed chips are generally low in calories (around 100-150 calories per serving) and carbohydrates, but can be higher in fat depending on the preparation method. They are an excellent source of iodine, iron, and various B vitamins, providing a mineral boost not commonly found in other snacks.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Iodine | 300 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 bag (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, seaweed is deeply integrated into East Asian cuisine and is considered both a food and a traditional medicine ingredient. Nutritionally, seaweed is one of the few plant-based sources of vitamin B12, making these chips a potentially valuable snack for those on plant-based diets.
