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Jellyfish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jellyfish and mackerel

  • Mackerel is richer than jellyfish in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 791% higher.
  • Jellyfish contains 117 times more Sodium than mackerel. Jellyfish contains 9690mg of Sodium, while mackerel contains 83mg.
  • Mackerel contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more IronIron +44.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1290%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.3%

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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4020%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3325%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +94900%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +395.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +333.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1172.1%
~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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3368.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +805.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Mackerel Opinion
Calories 36kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Protein 5.5g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 1.4g 17.81g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 5mg 75mg Jellyfish
Magnesium 2mg 97mg Mackerel
Calcium 2mg 15mg Mackerel
Potassium 3mg 401mg Mackerel
Iron 2.27mg 1.57mg Jellyfish
Copper 0.14mg 0.094mg Jellyfish
Zinc 0.42mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 20mg 278mg Mackerel
Sodium 9690mg 83mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 7IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 2µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.02mg Jellyfish
Manganese 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 42.2µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jellyfish
Folate 1µg 2µg Mackerel
Choline 95mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 4.176g Jellyfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 4.3g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.106g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 9607mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.903g)
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 - $7)

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.