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Sea cucumber vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sea cucumber and halibut?

  • Halibut has less vitamin B2 and vitamin B3 than sea cucumber.
  • Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 64% higher.
  • Sea cucumber has 8 times more calcium than halibut. Sea cucumber has 30mg of calcium, while halibut has 4mg.

We used Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat 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 24% 1.2% 30% 32% 13% 14% 90% 13% 2% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%

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% 6% 0% 0% 18% 24% 36% 17% 112% 120% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +812.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +201%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4335%
~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 Halibut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea cucumber Halibut DV% diff.
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.103mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 37%
Phosphorus 210mg 30%
Fats 0.4g 17.74g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 10.742g 27%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.102g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 12%
Protein 13g 18.42g 11%
Potassium 344mg 10%
Calories 56kcal 239kcal 9%
Magnesium 33mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.923mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 6%
Zinc 0.51mg 5%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Copper 0.038mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.85mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 2%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Folate 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.808mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0%
Leucine 1.497mg 0%
Lysine 1.692mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.542mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sea cucumber Halibut
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
26%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Sea cucumber
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut
Halibut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut
Halibut 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)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.