Jellyfish vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jellyfish and crab different?
- Jellyfish is richer in iron, while crab is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin E.
- Jellyfish covers your daily need for sodium 397% more than crab.
- Jellyfish contains 17 times more Sodium than crab. Jellyfish contains 9690mg of Sodium, while crab contains 563mg.
- Crab is lower in sodium.
Jellyfish, dried, salted and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +354% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +8533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +481.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +807.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1070% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
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 | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +830% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1273.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16550% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5000% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1385.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +56.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 83kcal |
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| Protein | 5.5g | 17.88g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 0.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 97mg |
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| Magnesium | 2mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 91mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.814mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 3.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 234mg |
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| Sodium | 9690mg | 563mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 1.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.074mg |
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| Selenium | 42.2µg | 42.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 2.747mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 3.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 51µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 95mg | 80.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.273g | 0.201g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.202g | 0.129g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.475g | 0.258g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.226mg |
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| Threonine | 0.727mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.776mg |
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| Leucine | 1.307mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg |
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| Methionine | 0.452mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg |
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| Valine | 0.806mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.101g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.25g | 0.067g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index 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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Jellyfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 9127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)