Squid vs. Jellyfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between squid and jellyfish?
- Squid has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6 than jellyfish.
- Jellyfish's daily need coverage for sodium is 389% higher.
- Jellyfish has 270 times less vitamin B12 than squid. Squid has 5.4µg of vitamin B12, while jellyfish has 0.02µg.
- Jellyfish is lower in cholesterol.
We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Jellyfish, dried, salted types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +377.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +612.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +723.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +994.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +490.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +647% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 744mg | 9690mg | 389% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0.02µg | 224% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.01mg | 132% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 2.27mg | 107% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.14mg | 95% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 42.2µg | 86% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 20mg | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 5mg | 73% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 5.5g | 54% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 0.42mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 2µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.01mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 3mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 18% | |
| Choline | 95mg | 17% | |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Folate | 24µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 36kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.475g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 0.273g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0.202g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.25g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.021g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
165%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 8946mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)