Jellyfish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between jellyfish and shark
- Jellyfish has more selenium, iron, and copper; however, shark is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Jellyfish covers your daily need for sodium, 416% more than shark.
- Jellyfish has 3 times more copper than shark. While jellyfish has 0.14mg of copper, shark has only 0.042mg.
- Shark has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.
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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 | +104.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5066.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +870% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +870% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1291.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +5950% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2224.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +887.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2838.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +679.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 9690mg | 122mg | 416% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 1.21µg | 50% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 18.62g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 194mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.475g | 3.701g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 13.82g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 59mg | 18% |
| Choline | 95mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 2.783mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 42.2µg | 34µg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.11mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.202g | 5.935g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.273g | 3.205g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.042mg | 11% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 228kcal | 10% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.097mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 50mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 155mg | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.258g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.25g | 0.431g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.089g | 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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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 9568mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.