Calories in Jellyfish, dried, salted
Generic food Dried or dry Fish and Seafood
Jellyfish, dried, salted contains 36 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (58 g) provides about 21 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from protein, with 36% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.
100 g provides 77% of the Daily Value for selenium, 17% of the Daily Value for choline and 16% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol ? | 5 mg | 2% |
| Sodium ? | 9,690 mg | 421% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 5.5 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.01 mg | 0.6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline C | 95 mg | 17% |
| Calcium ? | 2 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron ? | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium ? | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 20 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc ? | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium I | 42.2 µg | 77% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 64%
- Fat 36%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.5 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat1.4 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.27 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium9,690 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.48 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.007 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.25 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.011 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.019 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.19 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.063 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.046 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.033 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.021 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 68 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 25.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 151 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 7 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw Raw | 51 | 5.7 g | 2.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Oysters, raw Raw | 51 | 5.7 g | 2.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw Raw | 59 | 5.2 g | 5.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Oysters, steamed Cooked | 65 | 7.2 g | 3.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned Canned | 68 | 7.1 g | 3.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only Frozen | 44 | 8.8 g | 0.93 g | 0.55 g |
| Oysters, canned Canned | 74 | 7.7 g | 4.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 79 | 7 g | 7.3 g | 2.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry jellyfish?
100 g of dried or dry jellyfish has 36 kcal. 1 cup (58 g): about 21 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry jellyfish?
Dried or dry jellyfish contains 5.5 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.2 g in 1 cup (58 g). About 64% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry jellyfish?
Dried or dry jellyfish has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry jellyfish?
Dried or dry jellyfish contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.27 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry jellyfish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (77% DV), choline (17% DV), copper (16% DV) and iron (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry jellyfish?
100 g contains 9,690 mg of sodium, 421% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168129. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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