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Jellyfish vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jellyfish and alaska pollock

  • Jellyfish is richer in iron, yet alaska 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 alaska pollock. Jellyfish contains 2.27mg of iron, while alaska pollock contains 0.56mg.
  • Alaska 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 0.6% 0.26% 85% 47% 11% 8.6% 1264% 0% 230%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~44.1µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0.4% 0% 2.5% 2.3% 3.8% 0% 2.3% 2.5% 0.25% 0.75% 52%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Choline ~91.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 68% 25%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68 g
Other: 25.1 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1385.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +326.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 21% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.273 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.475 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
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.
Jellyfish Alaska pollock
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Alaska pollock 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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is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Alaska pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
5%
Jellyfish
60%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 9271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jellyfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168129/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.