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Jellyfish vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jellyfish and salmon

  • Jellyfish is richer in iron, yet salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jellyfish is 419% higher.
  • Jellyfish contains 159 times more Sodium than salmon. Jellyfish contains 9690mg of Sodium, while salmon contains 61mg.
  • Salmon contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry 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%
Salmon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 4.5% 34% 13% 16% 12% 108% 8% 2.1% 226%
Contains more IronIron +567.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg
~equal in Selenium ~41.4µg

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%
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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 12% 14% 23% 393% 85% 31% 151% 89% 149% 350% 0.25% 26% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3185.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3922.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6370%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13900%
Contains more FolateFolate +3300%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Choline ~90.5mg

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
Salmon
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22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +3037.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.8%
Contains more FatsFats +782.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.75g

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
Salmon
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22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.553 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1969.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +858.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Salmon Opinion
Calories 36kcal 206kcal Salmon
Protein 5.5g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 1.4g 12.35g Salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Salmon
Cholesterol 5mg 63mg Jellyfish
Vitamin D 0IU 526IU Salmon
Magnesium 2mg 30mg Salmon
Calcium 2mg 15mg Salmon
Potassium 3mg 384mg Salmon
Iron 2.27mg 0.34mg Jellyfish
Copper 0.14mg 0.049mg Jellyfish
Zinc 0.42mg 0.43mg Salmon
Phosphorus 20mg 252mg Salmon
Sodium 9690mg 61mg Salmon
Vitamin A 7IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A 2µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 13.1µg Salmon
Manganese 0.016mg Salmon
Selenium 42.2µg 41.4µg Jellyfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.647mg Salmon
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 1µg 34µg Salmon
Choline 95mg 90.5mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 2.397g Jellyfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 4.553g Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.17g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Salmon
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
106%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 9629mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.124g)
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 - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.