Jellyfish vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between jellyfish and flatfish?
- Jellyfish is richer in iron, selenium, and copper, while flatfish is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Jellyfish's daily need coverage for sodium is 406% higher.
- Flatfish has 10 times less iron than jellyfish. Jellyfish has 2.27mg of iron, while flatfish has 0.23mg.
- Flatfish is lower in sodium.
We used Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 | +887% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +508.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6466.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1445% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3750% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +539% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +6450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +1860.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +225.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.459g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 9690mg | 363mg | 406% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 1.31µg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 309mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.23mg | 26% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 15.24g | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 3.5µg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 56mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 139IU | 17% |
| Selenium | 42.2µg | 32.6µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.023mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.278mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 197mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.227mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.77mg | 5% |
| Choline | 95mg | 79.9mg | 3% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 86kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 2.37g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.273g | 0.542g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.202g | 0.657g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.475g | 0.459g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.719mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.754mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.335mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.561mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.56mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.624mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.8mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.168g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.25g | 0.132g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 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
5%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 9327mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flatfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.