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Jellyfish vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jellyfish and bluefish?

  • Jellyfish is richer in iron, while bluefish is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Jellyfish's daily need coverage for sodium is 418% higher.
  • Bluefish has 126 times less Sodium than jellyfish. Jellyfish has 9690mg of Sodium, while bluefish has 77mg.
  • Bluefish is lower in sodium.

We used Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +266.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15800%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1355%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.9%

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% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +870%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3523.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4540%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31000%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more OtherOther +302.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +367.1%
Contains more FatsFats +288.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.64g

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
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1037.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Bluefish Opinion
Calories 36kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Protein 5.5g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 1.4g 5.44g Bluefish
Cholesterol 5mg 76mg Jellyfish
Magnesium 2mg 42mg Bluefish
Calcium 2mg 9mg Bluefish
Potassium 3mg 477mg Bluefish
Iron 2.27mg 0.62mg Jellyfish
Copper 0.14mg 0.068mg Jellyfish
Zinc 0.42mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 20mg 291mg Bluefish
Sodium 9690mg 77mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 7IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 2µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin E 0.02mg Jellyfish
Manganese 0.027mg Bluefish
Selenium 42.2µg 46.8µg Bluefish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.067mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.097mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jellyfish
Folate 1µg 2µg Bluefish
Choline 95mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 1.172g Jellyfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 1.358g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.079g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Bluefish
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
88%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.899g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 9613mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.