Jellyfish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jellyfish and shrimp different?
- Jellyfish is richer in iron, while shrimp is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin E, selenium, and copper.
- Jellyfish covers your daily need for sodium, 380% more than shrimp.
- Jellyfish contains 7 times more iron than shrimp. Jellyfish contains 2.27mg of iron, while shrimp contains 0.32mg.
- Shrimp is lower in sodium.
Jellyfish, dried, salted and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +609.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +288.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1430% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.3% |
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 | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1239% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +8200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +928.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +314.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.2% |
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 | 947mg | 380% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 211mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 1.66µg | 68% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 306mg | 41% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 22.78g | 35% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.32mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 0.242mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 2.678mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 2.2mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 42.2µg | 49.5µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.14mg | 0.258mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.63mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 90µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 91mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Choline | 95mg | 135.4mg | 7% |
| Folate | 1µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 170mg | 5% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 119kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.273g | 0.521g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.475g | 0.59g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.202g | 0.361g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.135g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.25g | 0.141g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 8743mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Jellyfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)