As thin and weightless as they look, dried seaweed packs loads of nutrients.
For instance, a manufacturer of yaki nori (roasted nori) said on their website that 100 grams of their product have 188 calories. It also has over 40 grams of protein, 44 grams of carbohydrates, 3.7 grams of fat, and 530 mg of sodium. Also, nori contains various vitamins(A, B1, B2, C) and minerals like iodine potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and calcium. Dried nori is also rich in “softer” fiber, which is essentially easier to digest.
The nutrition facts even boasted that 2 sheets of nori can give you enough vitamins A, B1, and B2 for the day, while 1 sheet will give you enough iron. That means nori can help you reduce the risk of anemia².
2. Dried seaweed helps address iodine deficiency
Experts say one of the best sources of iodine is seaweed, like nori, kombu, kelp, and wakame.
However, please note that the amount of iodine in seaweed varies depending on the type, and, of course, the processes it undergoes during manufacturing.
To give you an idea of how great of an iodine source dried seaweed is, reports say that 10 grams of dried nori contain 232 mcg of iodine. That amounts to 155% of the iodine you need daily³.
3. They might help reduce cholesterol
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