Salmon vs. Sea cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between salmon and sea cucumber?
- Salmon is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1, yet sea cucumber is higher in vitamin B2.
- Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 62% more.
- Salmon has 7 times more vitamin B1 than sea cucumber. While salmon has 0.34mg of vitamin B1, sea cucumber has only 0.05mg.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) types in this article.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +151.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +596.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.7 g
Other:
5.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2987.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +637.5% |
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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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 117% | |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.94mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 3.2mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.05mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% | |
| Protein | 22.1g | 13g | 18% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 0.4g | 18% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 384mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 10% | |
| Folate | 34µg | 9% | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 56kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
91%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)