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Jellyfish vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jellyfish and sockeye salmon

  • Jellyfish has more iron; however, sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Jellyfish covers your daily need for sodium 417% more than sockeye salmon.
  • Jellyfish has 105 times more Sodium than sockeye salmon. While jellyfish has 9690mg of Sodium, sockeye salmon has only 92mg.
  • Sockeye salmon has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more IronIron +336.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1425%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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% 12% 20% 501% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2657.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4850%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2360%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4961.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8170%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22250%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more OtherOther +3948.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +381.5%
Contains more FatsFats +297.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~67.33g

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +822.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jellyfish Sockeye 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 Sockeye salmon Opinion
Calories 36kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Protein 5.5g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 1.4g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 5mg 61mg Jellyfish
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 2mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Calcium 2mg 11mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 3mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Iron 2.27mg 0.52mg Jellyfish
Copper 0.14mg 0.076mg Jellyfish
Zinc 0.42mg 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 20mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 9690mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 7IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 2µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 42.2µg 35.5µg Jellyfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 1µg 7µg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Jellyfish
Choline 95mg 112.6mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.273g 0.969g Jellyfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Sockeye 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
132%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 9598mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon 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 - 0.696g)
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 - $13)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.