Dok-do Seaweed is a nutrient-dense vegetable commonly found in Asian cuisine, notably in soup, stir fry and salad. It is also eaten dried as a snack. Korean seaweed is a type of dry roasted seaweed seasoned with sesame oil and salt, and enjoyed as a nutty-flavored snack. Low in calories and a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, Korean seaweed makes a healthy snack choice.

Calories

A 6 g serving, which is usually one package, contains just 25 calories. By comparison, one serving of potato chips, 1 oz., contains 150 to 160 calories. Korean seaweed makes a very low-calorie snack choice, helping you control hunger between meals without costing you too many calories.

Fat

The Korean seaweed is also a very low-fat snack choice. One serving contains 1 g of total fat and 0 g of saturated fat. A serving of potato chips contains 8 to 10 g of fat. Fat is an essential nutrients, but eating too many high fat foods can increase your risk of heart disease and certain types of cancers, according to Penn Medicine. High fat diets can also increase your risk of obesity. Total fat intake should be less than 35 percent of calories.

Carbohydrates and Protein

In addition to being low in fat, Korean seaweed is also not a significant source of carbohydrates or protein. One serving contains 2 g of carbohydrates, meeting less than 1 percent of your daily value. Carbohydrates are an important source of energy and should provide 45 to 65 percent of your calories. One serving of the seaweed provides 2 g of protein, meeting 4 percent of your daily value for protein. Protein in the diet is needed to preserve lean body mass, support immune health and repair tissue. Your daily protein intake should range from 10 to 35 percent of calories.

Sodium

While the Korean seaweed does have added salt, its total sodium content is low. One serving contains 60 mg of sodium, meeting 3 percent of your daily value for sodium. By comparison, a serving of potato chips contains 150 to 200 mg of sodium. Including more low-sodium snacks in your diet can help decrease your overall intake and lower your risk of developing high blood pressure.

Vitamins and Minerals

Korean seaweed can also help you meet some of your essential vitamin and mineral needs. One serving meets 35 percent of your daily value for vitamin A, 20 percent of your daily value for vitamin C and 2 percent of your daily value for both calcium and iron.