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Jellyfish vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jellyfish and swordfish different?

  • Jellyfish is richer in iron, while swordfish is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Jellyfish covers your daily need for sodium 417% more than swordfish.
  • Jellyfish contains 100 times more Sodium than swordfish. Jellyfish contains 9690mg of Sodium, while swordfish contains 97mg.
  • Swordfish is lower in sodium.

Jellyfish, dried, salted and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat 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.
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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Contains more IronIron +404.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16533.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1420%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.3%

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.
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% 7.7% 48% 498% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1742.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4527%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6050%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8000%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more OtherOther +6872.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +326.4%
Contains more FatsFats +466.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.26g

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
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1654.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jellyfish Swordfish Opinion
Calories 36kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Protein 5.5g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 1.4g 7.93g Swordfish
Cholesterol 5mg 78mg Jellyfish
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU Swordfish
Magnesium 2mg 35mg Swordfish
Calcium 2mg 6mg Swordfish
Potassium 3mg 499mg Swordfish
Iron 2.27mg 0.45mg Jellyfish
Copper 0.14mg 0.046mg Jellyfish
Zinc 0.42mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 20mg 304mg Swordfish
Sodium 9690mg 97mg Swordfish
Vitamin A 7IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A 2µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 0.02mg 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg Swordfish
Manganese 0.013mg Swordfish
Selenium 42.2µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 1µg 2µg Swordfish
Trans Fat 0.056g Jellyfish
Choline 95mg 77.5mg Jellyfish
Saturated Fat 0.273g 1.911g Jellyfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.475g 1.368g Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.25g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0.168g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jellyfish Swordfish
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
91%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
165%
Jellyfish
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 9593mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.