Sea cucumber vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sea cucumber and pitanga (Surinam cherry)?
- Sea cucumber is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B3, yet pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer in vitamin A.
- Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 69% higher.
- Sea cucumber has 11 times more vitamin B3 than pitanga (Surinam cherry). Sea cucumber has 3.2mg of vitamin B3, while pitanga (Surinam cherry) has 0.3mg.
We used Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +200% |
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 | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2250% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +966.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B2 | 0.94mg | 0.04mg | 69% |
Vitamin C | 26.3mg | 29% | |
Protein | 13g | 0.8g | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 0.3mg | 18% |
Vitamin A | 75µg | 8% | |
Iron | 0.6mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 3% | |
Potassium | 103mg | 3% | |
Carbs | 0g | 7.49g | 2% |
Calcium | 30mg | 9mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 11mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
Calories | 56kcal | 33kcal | 1% |
Fats | 0.4g | 0.4g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 7.49g | N/A |
Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
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:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
7.49 g
Water:
90.81 g
Other:
0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1525% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1080% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +12.5% |
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Fats
~0.4g