Surimi vs. Jellyfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between surimi and jellyfish?
- Surimi is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and magnesium, while jellyfish is higher in selenium, iron, and copper.
- Jellyfish's daily need coverage for sodium is 415% higher.
- Jellyfish has 80 times less vitamin B12 than surimi. Surimi has 1.6µg of vitamin B12, while jellyfish has 0.02µg.
- Jellyfish is lower in cholesterol.
We used Fish, surimi 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 | +2050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3633.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1310% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +773.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +337.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3338.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.475g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 143mg | 9690mg | 415% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 0.02µg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 20mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 28.1µg | 42.2µg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 2.27mg | 25% |
| Protein | 15.18g | 5.5g | 19% |
| Choline | 95mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.14mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 36kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.85g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 0.273g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 0.202g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 0.475g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0.25g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.021g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
165%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 9547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Surimi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jellyfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jellyfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Jellyfish is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.