Octopus vs. Sea cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between octopus and sea cucumber
- Octopus is richer in iron and calcium, while sea cucumber is higher in vitamin B2.
- Octopus covers your daily iron needs 112% more than sea cucumber.
- Octopus has 4 times more calcium than sea cucumber. Octopus has 106mg of calcium, while sea cucumber has 30mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +253.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1490% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.1% |
| 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 | +1136.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.82 g
Fats:
2.08 g
Carbs:
4.4 g
Water:
60.5 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.7 g
Other:
5.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +420% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 1500% | |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 163% | |
| Iron | 9.54mg | 0.6mg | 112% |
| Copper | 0.739mg | 82% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.94mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus | 279mg | 40% | |
| Protein | 29.82g | 13g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% | |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 630mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 18% | |
| Choline | 81mg | 15% | |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 106mg | 30mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Calories | 164kcal | 56kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 3% | |
| Fats | 2.08g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.453g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.324g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.283mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.303mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 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
381%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
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 - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)