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Jellyfish vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jellyfish and rockfish different?

  • Jellyfish is richer in iron, while rockfish is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Jellyfish covers your daily need for sodium 417% more than rockfish.
  • Jellyfish contains 109 times more Sodium than rockfish. Jellyfish contains 9690mg of Sodium, while rockfish contains 89mg.
  • Rockfish is lower in sodium.

Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
Contains more IronIron +530.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +241.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.43mg

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 0% 0.96% 8.8% 138% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7850%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more OtherOther +1595.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~74.67g

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
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.485g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Rockfish Opinion
Calories 36kcal 109kcal Rockfish
Protein 5.5g 22.23g Rockfish
Fats 1.4g 1.62g Rockfish
Cholesterol 5mg 61mg Jellyfish
Vitamin D 0IU 183IU Rockfish
Magnesium 2mg 33mg Rockfish
Calcium 2mg 17mg Rockfish
Potassium 3mg 467mg Rockfish
Iron 2.27mg 0.36mg Jellyfish
Copper 0.14mg 0.041mg Jellyfish
Zinc 0.42mg 0.43mg Rockfish
Phosphorus 20mg 248mg Rockfish
Sodium 9690mg 89mg Rockfish
Vitamin A 7IU 16IU Rockfish
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg Rockfish
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 0µg 4.6µg Rockfish
Manganese 0.013mg Rockfish
Selenium 42.2µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.027mg Rockfish
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.897mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.404mg Rockfish
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.241mg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.59µg Rockfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Jellyfish
Folate 1µg 10µg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Jellyfish
Choline 95mg 78.7mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 0.42g Jellyfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 0.466g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 0.485g Rockfish
Tryptophan 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.835mg Rockfish
Lysine 2.188mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.502mg Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.107g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.238g Jellyfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.027g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Rockfish
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
45%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rockfish
Rockfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 9601mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockfish
Rockfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish
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 ($)

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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.