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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 4 times more iron than sockeye salmon. While jellyfish has 2.27mg of iron, sockeye salmon has only 0.52mg.
  • 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% 0.67% 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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2800%
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 DV% diff.
Sodium 9690mg 92mg 417%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 4.47µg 185%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.827mg 63%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 10.123mg 62%
Protein 5.5g 26.48g 42%
Phosphorus 20mg 305mg 41%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 25%
Iron 2.27mg 0.52mg 22%
Cholesterol 5mg 61mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.246mg 18%
Potassium 3mg 436mg 13%
Selenium 42.2µg 35.5µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.157mg 12%
Magnesium 2mg 36mg 8%
Copper 0.14mg 0.076mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 1.327g 6%
Calories 36kcal 156kcal 6%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.99mg 6%
Vitamin A 2µg 58µg 6%
Fats 1.4g 5.57g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.202g 1.864g 4%
Choline 95mg 112.6mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.273g 0.969g 3%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.55mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
113%
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.