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Jellyfish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jellyfish and cuttlefish

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin B6 in cuttlefish is higher than in jellyfish.
  • Jellyfish covers your daily sodium needs 405% more than cuttlefish.
  • Cuttlefish has 26 times less Sodium than jellyfish. Jellyfish has 9690mg of Sodium, while cuttlefish has 372mg.
  • Cuttlefish contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Jellyfish, dried, salted and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw.

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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 21% 27% 31% 226% 196% 47% 166% 49% 14% 244%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11700%
Contains more IronIron +165.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1835%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
~equal in Selenium ~44.8µg

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 18% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +508%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.009mg

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
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more OtherOther +1394%
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%

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
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +149.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 36kcal 79kcal Cuttlefish
Protein 5.5g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 1.4g 0.7g Jellyfish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 5mg 112mg Jellyfish
Magnesium 2mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 2mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 3mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Iron 2.27mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.14mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.42mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 20mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 9690mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 7IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 2µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.02mg Jellyfish
Manganese 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 42.2µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.009mg Jellyfish
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.216mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jellyfish
Folate 1µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Choline 95mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 0.081g Jellyfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 0.134g Jellyfish
Tryptophan 0.182mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.699mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.707mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 1.143mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 1.213mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.366mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.709mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.312mg Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.066g Jellyfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.006g Jellyfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Cuttlefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 9318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/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.