Nutritional Efficiency Report
Spirulina is a very low-calorie food with elite-protein content. At 10 kcal per 100g, it delivers 60g of protein — representing 2400% of its total caloric load. Carbohydrates account for 800% and fats for 450% of calories.
At 20g carbs per 100g, it is better suited to carb-cycling or maintenance phases.
With only 10 kcal per 100g, Spirulina is a high-volume food — you can consume a large serving while keeping total caloric intake controlled. This makes it particularly effective for hunger management in deficit phases.
Protocol Compatibility
Ketosis Impact
At 20g carbs per 100g, it is better suited to carb-cycling or maintenance phases.
Thermic Effect (TEF)
Protein content of 60g per 100g triggers a significant Thermic Effect of Food. The body expends approximately 20–30% of protein calories during digestion, yielding a net caloric benefit compared to equivalent fat or carbohydrate sources.