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Sea cucumber vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sea cucumber and Tamarind

  • Sea cucumber has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 61% more.
  • Sea cucumber contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Tamarind. Sea cucumber contains 3.2mg of Vitamin B3, while Tamarind contains 1.938mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Tamarinds, 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 +146.7%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Iron +366.7%

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 A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +518.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +756%
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +518.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +756%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +364.3%
Contains more Water +157%
Contains more Other +118.5%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
13% 81% 6%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.7 g
Other: 5.9 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +364.3%
Contains more Water +157%
Contains more Other +118.5%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

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 Tamarind
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea cucumber Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 0g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 13g 2.8g Sea cucumber
Fats 0.4g 0.6g Tamarind
Carbs 0g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 56kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Sea cucumber
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 30mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 0.6mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 28mg Sea cucumber
Zinc 0.1mg Tamarind
Copper 0.086mg Tamarind
Selenium 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 310IU 30IU Sea cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.152mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.938mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Tamarind
Vitamin B6 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.018mg Tamarind
Lysine 0.139mg Tamarind
Methionine 0.014mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.272g Sea cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Tamarind

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sea cucumber Tamarind
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
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Sea cucumber
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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 - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.