Jellyfish vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between jellyfish and lobster
- Jellyfish is higher in iron, yet lobster is higher in copper, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Jellyfish covers your daily sodium needs 400% more than lobster.
- Jellyfish contains 8 times more iron than lobster. While jellyfish contains 2.27mg of iron, lobster contains only 0.29mg.
- The amount of sodium in lobster is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Jellyfish, dried, salted and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist 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 | +682.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1007.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +864.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +825% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +815% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1090% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1136.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +245.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 9690mg | 486mg | 400% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 1.55mg | 157% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 1.43µg | 59% |
| Selenium | 42.2µg | 73.1µg | 56% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 146mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4.05mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.667mg | 33% | |
| Protein | 5.5g | 19g | 27% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.29mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 185mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 1.83mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 96mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0.119mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 230mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Choline | 95mg | 80.9mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.065mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.475g | 0.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.86g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.273g | 0.208g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.202g | 0.253g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.753mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.426mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.25g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster contains less Sodium (difference - 9204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lobster is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lobster is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)