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Sea cucumber vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sea cucumber and abalone?

  • Sea cucumber is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B3, yet abalone is richer in iron and vitamin B1.
  • Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 62% higher.
  • Sea cucumber has 2 times more vitamin B3 than abalone. Sea cucumber has 3.2mg of vitamin B3, while abalone has 1.9mg.

We used Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 9% 0% 23% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 25% 143% 76% 26% 93% 77% 9.1% 283%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +533.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 13% 217% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 0.67% 0% 0% 55% 30% 36% 172% 35% 86% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 81% 6%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.7 g
Other: 5.9 g
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +34.3%
Contains more OtherOther +141.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51%
Contains more FatsFats +1595%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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 Abalone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea cucumber Abalone DV% diff.
Selenium 51.8µg 94%
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.13mg 62%
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 57%
Iron 0.6mg 3.8mg 40%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Phosphorus 217mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 29%
Sodium 591mg 26%
Copper 0.228mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.22mg 14%
Magnesium 56mg 13%
Protein 13g 19.63g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 11%
Fats 0.4g 6.78g 10%
Zinc 0.95mg 9%
Potassium 284mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.9mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.741g 7%
Saturated fat 1.646g 7%
Calories 56kcal 189kcal 7%
Folate 14µg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.05g 4%
Manganese 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 11.05g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0%
Threonine 0.838mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.854mg 0%
Leucine 1.386mg 0%
Lysine 1.433mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0%
Valine 0.86mg 0%
Histidine 0.378mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sea cucumber Abalone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
Sea cucumber
33%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Sea cucumber
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Abalone
Abalone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Abalone
Abalone is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.