matdai Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I was wondering how good a food dulse is for a person and I found this information per 100 grams Protein 21.5gFat 1.7gCarbohydrates 44.6gCalories 264Potassium 7820mg.Phosphorus 408mg.Iron 33.1mg.Sodium 1740mg.Fluoride 5.3 mg.Vitamin A 663 I.U.Vitamin B6 8.99 .U.Vitamin B12 6.60I.U. I have no clue what all this stuff means can someone fill me in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebecca Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 yeah, that means it's good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessifly Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 From my experience dulse is used as a food enhancer, like an herb seasoning so I think 100 grams is a lot for a serving dulse. But if the serving really is 100grams then it appears to be a high source of protein, very low fat, 44g carbohydrate I would estimate to be about 14% daily value (based on 2000 calorie diet- hehe good 'ol standard nutrition facts ), high calorie if used as an enhancer, otherwise not too bad.. it's relative to what you eat it with I guess, very high potassium (200+%)-that's probably ok/good sometimes but not regularly as too much potassium is hard on the heart (also potassium is a diuretic.. that much may make you have to pee all day!), it appears to be very high sodium at 70+% usually high sodium is not a good thing but relative to the amount of potassium it is probably ok, the other vitamins and minerals look to be good amounts for a days supply of each. I am not sure how much phosphorus is too much, but as I understand too much can be hard on the kidneys. All in all it is my opinion that it seems to be a good food to eat several times a week based on those values you provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Too much iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessifly Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Zack is right, that is a lot of iron.. recommended is 8mg/ day for adult males and 18mg/day for adult females, but a tolerable upper level for an adult is up to 45 mg/day. Toxicity is unlikely unless there is a health condition related to iron storage or liver/heart/blood conditions, and people often do not know if they have a condition until there is damage to the organ so it is safer to not get too much iron. I think consuming a quantity of up to 45 mg sometimes is ok, but maybe not daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I agree that its too much iron for a meal but tossing a bit on some rice with soy sauce and a bit of nutritional yeast won't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I use a tablespoon or 2 on my salads usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matdai Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 thanks! I get dulse for free as it grows infront of my house and now I know how much is too much haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Wow, that is awesome. You are lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljk11 Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 You would probably not eat 100 g all at once. It's quite salty.I love it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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