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Jellyfish vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jellyfish and anchovy different?

  • Anchovy is higher than jellyfish in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, zinc, and potassium.
  • Jellyfish covers your daily need for sodium 417% more than anchovy.
  • Jellyfish contains 93 times more Sodium than anchovy. Jellyfish contains 9690mg of Sodium, while anchovy contains 104mg.
  • Anchovy is lower in sodium.

Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, anchovy, european, raw types were used in this article.

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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 29% 44% 34% 122% 70% 47% 75% 14% 9.1% 199%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12666.7%
Contains more IronIron +43.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +770%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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% 11% 0% 14% 59% 263% 39% 33% 78% 0.25% 6.8% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6912%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1330%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3000%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

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
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more OtherOther +1643.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +270%
Contains more FatsFats +245.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.37g

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
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.637 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +485.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jellyfish Anchovy
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Anchovy Opinion
Calories 36kcal 131kcal Anchovy
Protein 5.5g 20.35g Anchovy
Fats 1.4g 4.84g Anchovy
Cholesterol 5mg 60mg Jellyfish
Magnesium 2mg 41mg Anchovy
Calcium 2mg 147mg Anchovy
Potassium 3mg 383mg Anchovy
Iron 2.27mg 3.25mg Anchovy
Copper 0.14mg 0.211mg Anchovy
Zinc 0.42mg 1.72mg Anchovy
Phosphorus 20mg 174mg Anchovy
Sodium 9690mg 104mg Anchovy
Vitamin A 7IU 50IU Anchovy
Vitamin A 2µg 15µg Anchovy
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.57mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.07mg Anchovy
Selenium 42.2µg 36.5µg Jellyfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.055mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.256mg Anchovy
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.645mg Anchovy
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.143mg Anchovy
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.62µg Anchovy
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 1µg 9µg Anchovy
Choline 95mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 1.282g Jellyfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 1.182g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 1.637g Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.228mg Anchovy
Threonine 0.892mg Anchovy
Isoleucine 0.938mg Anchovy
Leucine 1.654mg Anchovy
Lysine 1.869mg Anchovy
Methionine 0.602mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.794mg Anchovy
Valine 1.048mg Anchovy
Histidine 0.599mg Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.029g Anchovy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Anchovy
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
39%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 9586mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Anchovy
Anchovy is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Anchovy
Anchovy is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Anchovy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174182/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.