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Acerola vs. Sea cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Acerola and Sea cucumber

  • Sea cucumber is higher than Acerola in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 68% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native).

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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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +200%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 0% 13% 217% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Protein +3150%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +2850%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
13% 81% 6%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.7 g
Other: 5.9 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Protein +3150%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +2850%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acerola Sea cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 6.59g 0g Acerola
Protein 0.4g 13g Sea cucumber
Fats 0.3g 0.4g Sea cucumber
Carbs 7.69g 0g Acerola
Calories 32kcal 56kcal Sea cucumber
Fiber 1.1g Acerola
Calcium 12mg 30mg Sea cucumber
Iron 0.2mg 0.6mg Sea cucumber
Magnesium 18mg Acerola
Phosphorus 11mg Acerola
Potassium 146mg Acerola
Sodium 7mg Sea cucumber
Zinc 0.1mg Acerola
Copper 0.086mg Acerola
Selenium 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin A 767IU 310IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Acerola
Vitamin C 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.94mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.2mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Acerola
Folate 14µg Acerola
Saturated Fat 0.068g Sea cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Acerola

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Acerola Sea cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
475%
Acerola
26%
Sea cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Acerola
3%
Sea cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/nutrients
  2. Sea cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167618/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.