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Jellyfish vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jellyfish and crayfish

  • Jellyfish has more iron and selenium; however, crayfish is higher in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, and folate.
  • Jellyfish covers your daily need for sodium 417% more than crayfish.
  • Jellyfish has 103 times more Sodium than crayfish. While jellyfish has 9690mg of Sodium, crayfish has only 94mg.
  • Crayfish has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jellyfish, dried, salted and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, 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 24% 18% 26% 31% 228% 48% 116% 12% 68% 200%
Contains more IronIron +173.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +389.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +319%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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 3% 3% 30% 0% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 269% 0.25% 33% 44%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10650%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.7%
Contains more OtherOther +843.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
~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
23% 31% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.244 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jellyfish Crayfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Crayfish Opinion
Calories 36kcal 82kcal Crayfish
Protein 5.5g 16.77g Crayfish
Fats 1.4g 1.2g Jellyfish
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Crayfish
Cholesterol 5mg 133mg Jellyfish
Magnesium 2mg 33mg Crayfish
Calcium 2mg 60mg Crayfish
Potassium 3mg 296mg Crayfish
Iron 2.27mg 0.83mg Jellyfish
Copper 0.14mg 0.685mg Crayfish
Zinc 0.42mg 1.76mg Crayfish
Phosphorus 20mg 270mg Crayfish
Sodium 9690mg 94mg Crayfish
Vitamin A 7IU 50IU Crayfish
Vitamin A 2µg 15µg Crayfish
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.5mg Crayfish
Manganese 0.522mg Crayfish
Selenium 42.2µg 36.7µg Jellyfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg Crayfish
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.085mg Crayfish
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.28mg Crayfish
Vitamin B5 0.58mg Crayfish
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.076mg Crayfish
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 2.15µg Crayfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 1µg 44µg Crayfish
Choline 95mg 80.9mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 0.181g Crayfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 0.244g Crayfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 0.367g Jellyfish
Tryptophan 0.234mg Crayfish
Threonine 0.676mg Crayfish
Isoleucine 0.811mg Crayfish
Leucine 1.329mg Crayfish
Lysine 1.457mg Crayfish
Methionine 0.472mg Crayfish
Phenylalanine 0.706mg Crayfish
Valine 0.786mg Crayfish
Histidine 0.341mg Crayfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.119g Crayfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.047g Jellyfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g Jellyfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Crayfish
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%
Crayfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
77%
Crayfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 9596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crayfish
Crayfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crayfish
Crayfish 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. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/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.