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Jellyfish vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jellyfish and halibut

  • Jellyfish has more iron and copper; however, halibut is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Jellyfish covers your daily need for sodium, 417% more than halibut.
  • Jellyfish has 4 times more copper than halibut. While jellyfish has 0.14mg of copper, halibut has only 0.038mg.
  • Halibut has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Contains more IronIron +167.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11366.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.9%

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% 0.67% 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 0% 6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4750%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~1µg

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
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more OtherOther +1180.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1167.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.88g

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.753 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5217.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Halibut DV% diff.
Sodium 9690mg 103mg 417%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.96µg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.485mg 37%
Phosphorus 20mg 210mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.202g 10.742g 26%
Protein 5.5g 18.42g 26%
Fats 1.4g 17.74g 25%
Cholesterol 5mg 59mg 18%
Iron 2.27mg 0.85mg 18%
Choline 95mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.273g 3.102g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.923mg 11%
Copper 0.14mg 0.038mg 11%
Calories 36kcal 239kcal 10%
Potassium 3mg 344mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 1.753g 9%
Selenium 42.2µg 46.8µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.103mg 7%
Magnesium 2mg 33mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.073mg 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 18µg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.51mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 1µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.808mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0%
Leucine 1.497mg 0%
Lysine 1.692mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.542mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Halibut
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
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.829g)
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 - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 9587mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.