Dried kelp has 43 kcal per 100 g. The concentrated dried form — rehydrate before cooking. A small piece swells to several times its dry size.
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How should I track Kelp, dried?
Kelp, dried is high in magnesium. For consistent tracking of Kelp, dried, weigh it raw. Cooking method changes both weight and calorie density — steaming barely changes anything, but roasting with oil or frying can double the calories. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found vegetables are omitted from food logs 2–85% of the time, often because people assume they are "free" calorically. While most vegetables are indeed low-calorie, the fats added during cooking are not. Log the oil, butter, or dressing separately to keep your tracking accurate.