Jellyfish · Scyphozoa
Jellyfish, dried, salted
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Fair nutrient density 21/100
How many beneficial nutrients Jellyfish, dried, salted delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Jellyfish, dried, salted come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
36% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 36%1.4 g per serving
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Protein 64%5.5 g per serving
What Jellyfish, dried, salted is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 2.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 11.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 19.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 190.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 63.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 33.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 127.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 31.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 7.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 11.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 46.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 7.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 250.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 1.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Choline | 95.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 2.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 2.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 20.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 3.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 9,690.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 42.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 25.1 g | — |
About Jellyfish, dried, salted
Edible jellyfish, prepared dried and salted, is a traditional ingredient in Chinese and other East Asian cuisines, where it is prized almost entirely for its unusual crunchy-yet-elastic texture rather than its taste, which is very mild. After soaking and shredding, it is most often served cold, dressed with sesame oil, vinegar and soy in a refreshing salad.
In this dried, salted form jellyfish is very low in calories — about 36 per 100 grams — with a little protein and almost no fat. There is, however, one figure that dominates everything else: sodium. The salting used to preserve it pushes the sodium content to extreme levels, well over 9,000 milligrams per 100 grams, several times a whole day's recommended limit.
Because of that, dried jellyfish must always be soaked and rinsed thoroughly in several changes of water before eating, which removes much of the salt and rehydrates the crunchy texture. Even so, it is best treated as an occasional, lightly-used ingredient rather than an everyday food, particularly for anyone watching their sodium intake.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jellyfish, dried, salted?
There are 36 calories in 100 g of Jellyfish, dried, salted, or about 21 calories in 1 cup (58 g).
How much protein is in Jellyfish, dried, salted?
Jellyfish, dried, salted contains 5.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Jellyfish, dried, salted?
Jellyfish, dried, salted has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Jellyfish, dried, salted?
Jellyfish, dried, salted provides 1.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Jellyfish, dried, salted a good source of?
Jellyfish, dried, salted is an excellent source of Selenium (77% DV) and a good source of Choline, Copper, Iron and Protein (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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