Atlantic Sea Farms Seaweed Salad, Fermented
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Atlantic Sea Farms Seaweed Salad, Fermented is a prepared plant-based side dish based on kelp. Its main strength is the inclusion of fermented ingredients, while its main tradeoff is high sodium. Overall, it functions as a concentrated, savory accent for a variety of meals.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it as a topping for a tofu grain bowl or mixed into a fresh vegetable wrap.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a very low-calorie profile with no saturated fat, though the sodium content is high relative to the serving size.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 450mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs | 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 2g | — |
| Added Sugars | 2g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of kelp and a vegan kimchi juice blend of cabbage, radish, and miso. This moderately processed formulation uses added sugar, sesame oil, and tamari to achieve its seasoned, tangy character.
Ingredients
Kelp, Vegan Kimchi Juice (Napa Cabbage, Daikon Radish, Miso [Filtered Water, Rice, Soybean, Sea Salt, Alcohol], Garlic, Salt, Red Pepper Powder, Sugar, Scallions, Onion, Ginger), Sugar, Ginger, Salt, Scallions, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Onion, Tamari (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar).