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Sea cucumber vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sea cucumber and fish sticks?

  • Sea cucumber is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B3, yet fish sticks are higher in vitamin B1.
  • Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 63% more.
  • Sea cucumber has 2 times more vitamin B3 than fish sticks. While sea cucumber has 3.2mg of vitamin B3, fish sticks have only 1.536mg.
  • The glycemic index of sea cucumber is lower.

We used Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more IronIron +40%

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 0% 1.3% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +710.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144%
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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
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.1%
Contains more WaterWater +63%
Contains more OtherOther +268.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3957.5%
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 Fish sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea cucumber Fish sticks DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.116mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 52%
Vitamin E 6.88mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 40%
Selenium 15.7µg 29%
Phosphorus 191mg 27%
Fats 0.4g 16.23g 24%
Saturated fat 3.733g 17%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Calories 56kcal 277kcal 11%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.536mg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.193g 8%
Choline 42.8mg 8%
Manganese 0.182mg 8%
Starch 20.46g 8%
Carbs 0g 21.66g 7%
Copper 0.059mg 7%
Folate 24µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.122mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 5%
Potassium 185mg 5%
Zinc 0.42mg 4%
Protein 13g 11.01g 4%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.84mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 20.16g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.124g N/A
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0%
Threonine 0.372mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0%
Leucine 0.852mg 0%
Lysine 0.795mg 0%
Methionine 0.296mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0%
Valine 0.5mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sea cucumber Fish sticks
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%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Sea cucumber
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.