Aquatic Foods
Jellyfish, dried Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 69kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.5 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 8.8 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Protein | 7.2 g/ 71g (10%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0.05 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.01%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 187 mg/ 750mg (24%) source |
Iron | 1.6 mg/ 12mg (13%) |
Phosphorus | 61 mg/ 700mg (8%) |
Sodium | 9629 mg/ 1500mg (641%) |
Allergen Info
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Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Dried jellyfish is a salty, chewy seafood product (often used in salads or cold appetizers). It’s usually eaten in small portions because it’s naturally high in sodium after drying.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Dried jellyfish can add some protein to your day, but per 100 g it’s also high in sodium (about 9,629 mg) and has some carbohydrates. The small amount of fat and cholesterol is present too. High sodium can make it easier to exceed daily salt needs, which may affect blood pressure for some people—especially if you already eat salty viands, instant noodles, or processed foods. The good part: when you keep portions reasonable, it can still fit into a balanced eating pattern (3 meals plus 1–2 snacks) without crowding out healthier, lower-sodium choices.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions small: use it as a side or topping (a few tablespoons), not a main viand.
- Rinse soaked dried jellyfish well (if your preparation allows) to reduce surface salt, then drain thoroughly.
- Balance the meal: pair with fresh vegetables (like cucumber, lettuce, or carrots) and a lighter dressing to add fiber and volume.
- Watch the rest of the day: if you eat salty jellyfish, choose lower-sodium options for your next meals/snacks (less bagoong, soy sauce, instant noodles).
- Hydrate: drink water regularly, especially if your meal is salty.
Common Filipino dishes
Jellyfish salad (often with cucumber and sesame dressing), seafood cold appetizer, mixed seafood salad, Asian-style jellyfish with vinegar and herbs
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