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Red Konjac赤こんにゃく · Aka Konnyaku · บุกแดง

Red konjac provides glucomannan bulk with extremely low energy, and its unusual iron value reflects ferric oxide coloring rather than typical plant iron density

Overview

A red konjac gel colored with ferric oxide, very low calorie and high in glucomannan fiber

  • Standard portion: 100 g
  • Approx. 6 kcal per serving
Food noteShow details
  • Red konjac should not be treated as an iron supplement despite its high measured iron
  • Because the source is added ferric oxide colorant. It is mainly a low-energy fiber gel.
IngredientsShow details
  • Red konjac
Serving guidanceShow details

Best with

  • Soy sauce
  • Dashi
  • Simmered vegetables

Use caution with

  • Iron-restricted diet
  • Low nutrient-density meals
Pros & consShow details

Pros

  • Very low calorie
  • Fiber bulk
  • Iron-colored traditional food

Cons

  • Low protein
  • Low energy
  • Unusual iron load
Calorie comparisonShow details
Calories, protein, carbs, and fat (PCF) by serving unit.
ServingCaloriesProtein (P)Carbs (C)Fat (F)
1 serve100 g
6 kcal0.1 g0.2 g0 g
Per 50 g50 g
3 kcal0.05 g0.1 g0 g
Per 100 g100 g
6 kcal0.1 g0.2 g0 g
Per 150 g150 g
9 kcal0.15 g0.3 g0 g
Per 200 g200 g
12 kcal0.2 g0.4 g0 g
Per 250 g250 g
15 kcal0.25 g0.5 g0 g

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Nutrition facts label

Amount: 100 gLabel serving size: 100 g
Calories6 kcal
NutrientAdult % DV
Nutrition facts for selected amount
NutrientAmount · Adult % DV
Protein0.1 g0.2% of adult daily value
Net Carbs0 g0% of adult daily value
Fat0 g0% of adult daily value
Fiber2.3 g8.2% of adult daily value
Sodium—
Total Carbs0.2 g0.1% of adult daily value
Sugar—
Vitamin C00% of adult daily value
Vitamin E0 mg0% of adult daily value
Calcium46 mg3.5% of adult daily value
Iron78 mg433% of adult daily value
Vitamin D00% of adult daily value
Vitamin K00% of adult daily value
Thiamine0 mg
Riboflavin00% of adult daily value
Niacin00% of adult daily value
Vitamin B60.02 mg1.2% of adult daily value
Folate1 mcg0.3% of adult daily value
Vitamin B1200% of adult daily value
Pantothenic Acid0 mg0% of adult daily value
Phosphorus5 mg0.4% of adult daily value
Magnesium3 mg0.7% of adult daily value
Zinc0.1 mg0.9% of adult daily value
Copper0.03 mg3.3% of adult daily value
Manganese0.02 mg0.9% of adult daily value
Potassium48 mg1% of adult daily value
Cholesterol00% of adult daily value
Totalcarbohydrate0.2 g

Percent daily values are based on standard adult recommended intake.