Seaweeds (Sargassum spp.)
Essential Nutritional Indicators (Avg)
92.1
Dry matter
% as fed
8.5
Crude protein
% DM
21.3
ADF
% DM
29.5
NDF
% DM
Minerals
35.9
Ash
% DM
3.8
Calcium
g/kg DM
2.2
Phosphorus
g/kg DM
Laminaria and Saccharina seaweeds
Essential Nutritional Indicators (Avg)
15.4
Dry matter
% as fed
9.8
Crude protein
% DM
16.6
NDF
% DM
Minerals
31.5
Ash
% DM
8.8
Calcium
g/kg DM
3
Phosphorus
g/kg DM
Maerl (calcified seaweeds)
Essential Nutritional Indicators (Avg)
99.2
Dry matter
% as fed
Minerals
95
Ash
% DM
335.9
Calcium
g/kg DM
Sea lettuce (Ulva spp.), dried
Essential Nutritional Indicators (Avg)
88.6
Dry matter
% as fed
18.6
Crude protein
% DM
8.7
ADF
% DM
26.2
NDF
% DM
Minerals
23
Ash
% DM
29.2
Calcium
g/kg DM
2.7
Phosphorus
g/kg DM
Dulse (Palmaria palmata), dried
Essential Nutritional Indicators (Avg)
19.1
Crude protein
% DM
Minerals
24.5
Ash
% DM
Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera), dried
Essential Nutritional Indicators (Avg)
92.5
Dry matter
% as fed
10.1
Crude protein
% DM
12.6
ADF
% DM
19.9
NDF
% DM
Minerals
32
Ash
% DM
14.1
Calcium
g/kg DM
2.9
Phosphorus
g/kg DM
Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum), dried
Essential Nutritional Indicators (Avg)
88
Dry matter
% as fed
8
Crude protein
% DM
13.1
ADF
% DM
20.9
NDF
% DM
Minerals
22.5
Ash
% DM
20
Calcium
g/kg DM
1
Phosphorus
g/kg DM