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Sea cucumber vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sea cucumber and prunes

  • Sea cucumber is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B3; however, prunes are richer in vitamin A.
  • Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 58% higher.
  • Sea cucumber has 2 times more vitamin B3 than prunes. While sea cucumber has 3.2mg of vitamin B3, prunes have only 1.882mg.
  • Sea cucumber has a lower glycemic index (0) than prunes (29).

The food types used in this comparison are Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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%
Prunes
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.3%
Contains more IronIron +55%

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%
Prunes
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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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Prunes
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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +496.3%
Contains more WaterWater +161%
Contains more OtherOther +123.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~0.38g

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 Prunes
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea cucumber Prunes DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.186mg 58%
Vitamin K 59.5µg 50%
Copper 0.281mg 31%
Fiber 7.1g 28%
Protein 13g 2.18g 22%
Potassium 732mg 22%
Carbs 0g 63.88g 21%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 16%
Manganese 0.299mg 13%
Magnesium 41mg 10%
Phosphorus 69mg 10%
Calories 56kcal 240kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 1.882mg 8%
Zinc 0.44mg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.93mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Calcium 30mg 43mg 1%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.38g 0%
Net carbs 0g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 38.13g N/A
Sodium 2mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.051mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.088g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sea cucumber Prunes
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
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Sea cucumber
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.