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Sea cucumber vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sea cucumber and carp different?

  • Sea cucumber is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B3; however, carp is richer in iron and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for sea cucumber is 67% higher.
  • Sea cucumber contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than carp. While sea cucumber contains 3.2mg of vitamin B3, carp contains only 2.1mg.

Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
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%
Carp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more IronIron +165%

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%
Carp
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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 5.3% 3.3% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180%
~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
Carp
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23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1635.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1692.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea cucumber Carp DV% diff.
Phosphorus 531mg 76%
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.07mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 61%
Selenium 16.2µg 29%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Protein 13g 22.86g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 17%
Zinc 1.9mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 17%
Potassium 427mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g 12%
Iron 0.6mg 1.59mg 12%
Fats 0.4g 7.17g 10%
Magnesium 38mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.14mg 8%
Copper 0.073mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 2.1mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.985g 7%
Saturated fat 1.388g 6%
Calories 56kcal 162kcal 5%
Folate 17µg 4%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Manganese 0.05mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 10µg 1%
Tryptophan 0.256mg 0%
Threonine 1.002mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.054mg 0%
Leucine 1.858mg 0%
Lysine 2.1mg 0%
Methionine 0.677mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0%
Valine 1.178mg 0%
Histidine 0.673mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sea cucumber Carp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
22%
Sea cucumber
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Sea cucumber
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.388g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carp
Carp 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.