Jellyfish vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between jellyfish and crab stick
- Jellyfish is higher in selenium, iron, choline, and copper, yet crab stick is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Jellyfish covers your daily sodium needs 398% more than crab stick.
- Jellyfish contains 18 times more Sodium than crab stick. While jellyfish contains 9690mg of Sodium, crab stick contains only 529mg.
- The amount of sodium in crab stick is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Jellyfish, dried, salted and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +482.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +337.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1310% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +630.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2750% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68 g
Other:
25.1 g
Protein:
7.62 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
15 g
Water:
74.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +204.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1010.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~74.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.273 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.475 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.143 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +232.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +36.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 95kcal |
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| Protein | 5.5g | 7.62g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 0.46g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 14.5g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 15g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 20mg |
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| Magnesium | 2mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.39mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 6.25g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.33mg |
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| Starch | 3.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 282mg |
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| Sodium | 9690mg | 529mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 42.2µg | 22.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0.57µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.008g |
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| Choline | 95mg | 13mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.273g | 0.216g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.202g | 0.275g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.475g | 0.143g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.285mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.23mg |
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| Leucine | 0.607mg |
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| Lysine | 0.707mg |
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| Methionine | 0.261mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.26mg |
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| Valine | 0.286mg |
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| Histidine | 0.156mg |
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| Fructose | 0.62g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.25g | 0.028g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.089g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jellyfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Jellyfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 9161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab stick is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.