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Jellyfish vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jellyfish and crab meat

  • Jellyfish is richer in iron, yet crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for crab meat is 478% higher.
  • Jellyfish contains 9 times more Sodium than crab meat. Jellyfish contains 9690mg of Sodium, while crab meat contains 1072mg.
  • Crab meat contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Jellyfish, dried, salted and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more IronIron +198.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8633.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +744.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1714.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
~equal in Selenium ~40µg

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 25% 1.7% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57400%
Contains more FolateFolate +5000%
~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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more OtherOther +1509%
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14%
~equal in Fats ~1.54g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.185g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Crab meat Opinion
Calories 36kcal 97kcal Crab meat
Protein 5.5g 19.35g Crab meat
Fats 1.4g 1.54g Crab meat
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 5mg 53mg Jellyfish
Magnesium 2mg 63mg Crab meat
Calcium 2mg 59mg Crab meat
Potassium 3mg 262mg Crab meat
Iron 2.27mg 0.76mg Jellyfish
Copper 0.14mg 1.182mg Crab meat
Zinc 0.42mg 7.62mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 20mg 280mg Crab meat
Sodium 9690mg 1072mg Crab meat
Vitamin A 7IU 29IU Crab meat
Vitamin A 2µg 9µg Crab meat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Jellyfish
Manganese 0.04mg Crab meat
Selenium 42.2µg 40µg Jellyfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.053mg Crab meat
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.055mg Crab meat
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.34mg Crab meat
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Crab meat
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.18mg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 11.5µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jellyfish
Folate 1µg 51µg Crab meat
Choline 95mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 0.133g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 0.185g Jellyfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 0.536g Crab meat
Tryptophan 0.269mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.783mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.938mg Crab meat
Leucine 1.536mg Crab meat
Lysine 1.684mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.545mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.817mg Crab meat
Valine 0.91mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.393mg Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.295g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.118g Jellyfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.031g Crab meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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 - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab meat
Crab meat contains less Sodium (difference - 8618mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.