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How many calories are in seaweed salad?

The seaweed and vegetables are light; sesame dressing and seeds account for most of the finished salad. Measure the dressing in Calk.

Seaweed salad: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 150 g portion, different choices: base, vegetables, protein, dressing, topping, nori and snacks.

Why sesame dressing changes seaweed salad

In these two examples, the changes are: dressing — ponzu → sesame paste, topping — green onion → hulled sesame seeds.

Lower calorie 31 kcal 150 g 21 kcal per 100 g
lower to higher calorie 31 → 190 kcal
Higher calorie 190 kcal 150 g 127 kcal per 100 g
Lower calorie Calk card for Seaweed: 21 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 22/8/70 Higher calorie Calk card for Seaweed: 127 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 14/69/16
  • The seaweed and vegetables are low in calories. The dressing accounts for most of the total.
  • A generous amount of sesame paste and oil raises the total from about 31 to 107 kcal per 100 g. Nuts and seeds add more.

Goma wakame, seaweed salad and nori snack calories

Calculate calories and macros for plain or sesame seaweed salad, goma wakame, sea kale, nori sheets and roasted seaweed snacks.

SeaweedSesame seaweed saladSea kale saladNori snackNori & snacksRoasted snackGoma wakameKorean gimGinger dressingSesame seedsChukaKelp

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Questions about calories in seaweed dishes

How many calories are in seaweed salad with sesame dressing?
The two versions shown in Calk contain 31 and 190 kcal per 150 g. The seaweed and vegetables are light; sesame dressing and seeds account for most of the finished salad.
Why is goma wakame with sesame paste and oil higher in calories than seaweed with ponzu?
The seaweed and vegetables are low in calories. The dressing accounts for most of the total. A generous amount of sesame paste and oil raises the total from about 31 to 107 kcal per 100 g. Nuts and seeds add more.
How do I calculate my own seaweed salad?
Open Seaweed in Calk and add the seaweed and vegetables, dressing, sesame paste, oil, seeds or nuts, then enter the serving weight.

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