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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 23 times more Sodium than alaska pollock. Jellyfish contains 9690mg of Sodium, while alaska pollock contains 419mg.
  • 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% 0.42% 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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +628.6%
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 Opinion
Calories 36kcal 111kcal Alaska pollock
Protein 5.5g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.4g 1.18g Jellyfish
Cholesterol 5mg 86mg Jellyfish
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 2mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 2mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 3mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Iron 2.27mg 0.56mg Jellyfish
Copper 0.14mg 0.06mg Jellyfish
Zinc 0.42mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 20mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 9690mg 419mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 7IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 2µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg Alaska pollock
Selenium 42.2µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 1µg 3µg Alaska pollock
Choline 95mg 91.6mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 0.134g Jellyfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 0.583g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.027g Alaska pollock

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
61%
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.