Sea cucumber vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sea cucumber and clam different?
- Sea cucumber is higher in vitamin B2; however, clam is richer in iron, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for sea cucumber is 40% higher.
- Sea cucumber has a lower glycemic index (0) than clam (27).
Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +206.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +368.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 4120% | |
| Selenium | 64µg | 116% | |
| Copper | 0.688mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 52% | |
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 48% | |
| Manganese | 1mg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.94mg | 0.426mg | 40% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.81mg | 28% |
| Protein | 13g | 25.55g | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.73mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 25% | |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 628mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 92mg | 6% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 148kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 1.95g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 3.354mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.798mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.909mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.7 g
Other:
5.9 g
Protein:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +387.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
