Jellyfish vs. Sea cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between jellyfish and sea cucumber?
- Jellyfish is higher in iron, yet sea cucumber is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
- Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 72% more.
- Jellyfish has 4 times more Iron than sea cucumber. While jellyfish has 2.27mg of Iron, sea cucumber has only 0.6mg.
We used Jellyfish, dried, salted and Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +278.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +9300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68 g
Other:
25.1 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.7 g
Other:
5.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +325.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
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Carbs
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 56kcal |
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| Protein | 5.5g | 13g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 0.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg |
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| Magnesium | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.6mg |
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| Copper | 0.14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 9690mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 310IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 42.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.94mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 3.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 1µg |
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| Choline | 95mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.273g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.475g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.25g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 9690mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jellyfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jellyfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)