What is the nutrition in algae?

Answer by  emdodd (5)

Algae is eaten as a food in many locations, especially Asia. It contains lots of vitamins and healthy fatty acids. A possible negative would be pollution that accumulates in algae.

Answer by  Kath (1537)

Depending on the type of algae, you can get different notritional value. Spirulina is loaded with protein and has 8 essential amino acids along with omega 3. Chlorella contains simular nutritional value. Red marine algar is loaded with vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes.

Answer by  godocgo (70)

I haven't ever heard of any nutritional drawback to eating algae. Like anything, I suppose it's possible to eat too much. It packs a big nutrient bang in relation to its caloric count, so I don't see any reason to worry.