Sea cucumber vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sea cucumber and Oysters different?
- Sea cucumber is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Oysters is richer in Iron, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Oysters is 108% higher.
- Sea cucumber contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Oysters. While Sea cucumber contains 0.94mg of Vitamin B2, Oysters contains only 0.18mg.
Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, 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 | +286.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1435% |
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 AVitamin A | +252.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
11.42 g
Fats:
3.42 g
Carbs:
5.45 g
Water:
78.19 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +288.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +755% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~78.19g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 56kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 13g | 11.42g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 3.42g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.45g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 5.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 139mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 9.21mg |
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| Sugar | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 5.707mg |
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| Zinc | 78.6mg |
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| Starch | 0.9g |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 166mg |
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| Vitamin A | 310IU | 88IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.591mg |
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| Selenium | 39.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.94mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 1.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 14µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.506g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.046mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.762mg |
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| Methionine | 0.257mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg |
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| Valine | 0.523mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories 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
24%
188%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
486%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)