Sea cucumber vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sea cucumber and cucumber
- Cucumber has less vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
- Sea cucumber covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 70% more than cucumber.
- Cucumber contains 33 times less vitamin B3 than sea cucumber. Sea cucumber contains 3.2mg of vitamin B3, while cucumber contains 0.098mg.
- The glycemic index of cucumber is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Cucumber, with peel, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2748.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3165.3% |
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:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1900% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +263.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1452.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.94mg | 0.033mg | 70% |
| Protein | 13g | 0.65g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 0.098mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 147mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 56kcal | 15kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.63g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.67g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% |
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
22%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sea cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber is relatively richer in vitamins