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Sea cucumber vs. Roselle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sea cucumber and Roselle

  • Sea cucumber is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Roselle is richer in Calcium, and Iron.
  • Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 70% higher.
  • Sea cucumber has 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Roselle. While Sea cucumber has 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, Roselle has only 0.31mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Roselle, raw.

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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 +616.7%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 56% 37% 16% 19% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +146.7%

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 B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +932.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 287
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 40% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +932.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 287

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1254.2%
Contains more Other +1056.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 86.58
13% 81% 6%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.7 g
Other: 5.9 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +1254.2%
Contains more Other +1056.9%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 86.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea cucumber Roselle Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.31g Roselle
Protein 13g 0.96g Sea cucumber
Fats 0.4g 0.64g Roselle
Carbs 0g 11.31g Roselle
Calories 56kcal 49kcal Sea cucumber
Calcium 30mg 215mg Roselle
Iron 0.6mg 1.48mg Roselle
Magnesium 51mg Roselle
Phosphorus 37mg Roselle
Potassium 208mg Roselle
Sodium 6mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin A 310IU 287IU Sea cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Roselle
Vitamin C 12mg Roselle
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.011mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.028mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 0.31mg Sea cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sea cucumber Roselle
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
26%
Sea cucumber
6%
Roselle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Sea cucumber
19%
Roselle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roselle
Roselle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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. Sea cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167618/nutrients
  2. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.