Seaweed, agar, dried
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus52 mg5%Low
Sodium102 mg5%Low
Potassium1125 mg56%High
About this food
About Seaweed: Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
The most striking number here is potassium (56%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Seaweed.
Other nutrients
Protein6.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber7.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine89.5 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food
Practical tips
A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.