Seaweed, wakame, raw
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus80 mg8%Low
Sodium872 mg44%High
Potassium50 mg2%Low
About this food
Seaweed belongs to the Vegetables category. 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.
Nutrient insight
Seaweed's sodium is 44% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein3 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine89.5 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate0 mgLow oxalateNot rated · exact match
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.