Laverbread

Laverbread is cooked, puréed seaweed, described here in a form coated in oatmeal. It provides fat and protein, with a smaller amount of carbohydrate. Per 100g, it contains 3.7g of fat, 3.2g of protein, 3.5mg of iron and 1.4g of salt. These figures apply to the prepared food described.

Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body. Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, as it contributes to the total consumed throughout the day. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.