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Jellyfish, dried, salted

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Jellyfish is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 484% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus20 mg2%
Low
Sodium9690 mg484%
High
Potassium3 mg<1%
Low

About this food

Jellyfish is a common member of Meat & Protein. Animal proteins tend to be higher in phosphorus, and animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80% versus 30-50% for plants. Choosing low-phosphorus proteins such as egg whites or tofu, or controlling portions of red meat, is a common CKD approach. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Jellyfish's sodium (484%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein5.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jellyfish safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Jellyfish is Higher risk - Sodium (484%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Jellyfish rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Jellyfish's Sodium is 9690 mg, 484% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Jellyfish?

On a per-100 g basis, Jellyfish contains Sodium 9690 mg, or 484% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Jellyfish safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Jellyfish falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 3 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Jellyfish compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Jellyfish is more in Sodium (9690 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.