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 7 times more iron than salmon. Jellyfish contains 2.27mg of iron, while salmon contains 0.34mg.
- 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.
| 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% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3350% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +3037.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +301.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +782.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 9690mg | 61mg | 419% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 2.8µg | 116% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 13.1µg | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 526IU | 66% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 8.045mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0.647mg | 49% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 22.1g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 252mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.34mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.475g | 4.553g | 27% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.34mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 63mg | 19% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 12.35g | 17% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 384mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.049mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.273g | 2.397g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.202g | 4.181g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.135mg | 10% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 206kcal | 9% |
| Folate | 1µg | 34µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 1.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 42.2µg | 41.4µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 95mg | 90.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.69g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.25g | 1.457g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.17g | N/A |
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
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91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 9629mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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.