Sea cucumber vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sea cucumber and octopus
- Sea cucumber is richer in vitamin B2, while octopus is higher in iron and calcium.
- Octopus covers your daily iron needs 112% more than sea cucumber.
- Sea cucumber has 12 times more vitamin B2 than octopus. Sea cucumber has 0.94mg of vitamin B2, while octopus has 0.076mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat.
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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 | +253.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +1490% |
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 | +1136.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.1% |
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:
29.82 g
Fats:
2.08 g
Carbs:
4.4 g
Water:
60.5 g
Other:
3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +84.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +420% |
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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 1500% | |
Selenium | 89.6µg | 163% | |
Iron | 0.6mg | 9.54mg | 112% |
Copper | 0.739mg | 82% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.94mg | 0.076mg | 66% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 50% | |
Phosphorus | 279mg | 40% | |
Protein | 13g | 29.82g | 34% |
Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% | |
Zinc | 3.36mg | 31% | |
Sodium | 460mg | 20% | |
Potassium | 630mg | 19% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 18% | |
Choline | 81mg | 15% | |
Magnesium | 60mg | 14% | |
Vitamin A | 90µg | 10% | |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% | |
Calcium | 30mg | 106mg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
Calories | 56kcal | 164kcal | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 3.78mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 3% | |
Fats | 0.4g | 2.08g | 3% |
Manganese | 0.047mg | 2% | |
Saturated fat | 0.453g | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
Carbs | 0g | 4.4g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.324g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0g | 4.4g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.283mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.099mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.228mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.303mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.573mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A |
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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%

381%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%

150%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)