Jellyfish vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between jellyfish and pollock
- Jellyfish is richer in iron, yet pollock is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for jellyfish is 403% higher.
- Jellyfish contains 4 times more iron than pollock. Jellyfish contains 2.27mg of iron, while pollock contains 0.56mg.
- Pollock contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more IronIron | +305.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +133.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3950% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3500% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14233.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +35.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1235% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +750% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +440% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2130% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1874.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3190% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18200% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +18.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1385.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +326.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 9690mg | 419mg | 403% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 3.66µg | 152% |
Protein | 5.5g | 23.48g | 36% |
Phosphorus | 20mg | 267mg | 35% |
Cholesterol | 5mg | 86mg | 27% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0.329mg | 25% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 3.949mg | 23% |
Iron | 2.27mg | 0.56mg | 21% |
Magnesium | 2mg | 81mg | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.223mg | 16% |
Potassium | 3mg | 430mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.14mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 9% | |
Calcium | 2mg | 72mg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 51IU | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.054mg | 4% |
Calories | 36kcal | 111kcal | 4% |
Selenium | 42.2µg | 44.1µg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 17µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.018mg | 1% | |
Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
Folate | 1µg | 3µg | 1% |
Choline | 95mg | 91.6mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.273g | 0.159g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.475g | 0.583g | 1% |
Fats | 1.4g | 1.18g | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.202g | 0.134g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.157mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.696mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.21mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.691mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.086g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.25g | 0.423g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 9271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Jellyfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)