Azuma Gourmet Seaweed Salad
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
Verdict
Azuma Gourmet Seaweed Salad is a pre-seasoned, ready-to-eat side dish. Its main strength is a moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is very high sodium. Overall, it functions as a flavor-dense accent for adding umami to a plate.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Try it as a topping for a sushi bowl or paired with steamed brown rice and tofu.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is defined by a sodium concentration that significantly outweighs the modest fiber and protein contributions. Calories and saturated fat are low, though there is a small amount of added sugar.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1110mg | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 4g | — |
| Added Sugars | 3g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15%% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of seaweed and kikurage mushroom, which are combined with a seasoning blend of sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. The use of agar-agar and potassium sorbate provides a specific texture and extended shelf stability.
Ingredients
Seaweed, sugar, agar-agar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, vinegar, kikurage mushroom, gluten-free soy sauce (water, salt, soybeans, alcohol) salt, chili pepper, turmeric, spirulina extract, potassium sorbet,
