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Jellyfish vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jellyfish and smoked salmon

  • Jellyfish is richer in selenium and iron, yet smoked salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for jellyfish is 392% higher.
  • Jellyfish contains 14 times more Sodium than smoked salmon. Jellyfish contains 9690mg of Sodium, while smoked salmon contains 672mg.
  • Smoked salmon contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more IronIron +167.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +720%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%

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% 5.2% 27% 513% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +910%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2260%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2680%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16200%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg
~equal in Choline ~89mg

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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more OtherOther +364.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.4%
Contains more FatsFats +208.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72g

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
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +901.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Smoked salmon Opinion
Calories 36kcal 117kcal Smoked salmon
Protein 5.5g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 1.4g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 5mg 23mg Jellyfish
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU Smoked salmon
Magnesium 2mg 18mg Smoked salmon
Calcium 2mg 11mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 3mg 175mg Smoked salmon
Iron 2.27mg 0.85mg Jellyfish
Copper 0.14mg 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Zinc 0.42mg 0.31mg Jellyfish
Phosphorus 20mg 164mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 9690mg 672mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 7IU 87IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 2µg 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 42.2µg 32.4µg Jellyfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.023mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 1µg 2µg Smoked salmon
Choline 95mg 89mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 0.929g Jellyfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 0.995g Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.073g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Smoked salmon
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
95%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 9018mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.