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Sea cucumber vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sea cucumber and Roe?

  • Sea cucumber is higher in Vitamin B3, yet Roe is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 19% more.

We used Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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%
Roe
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more IronIron +28.3%
~equal in Calcium ~28mg

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% 19% 0% 0% 13% 217% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +454%
~equal in Vitamin A ~303IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.949mg
~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
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +37.6%
Contains more OtherOther +126.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1957.5%
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.
Sea cucumber Roe
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea cucumber Roe Opinion
Calories 56kcal 204kcal Roe
Protein 13g 28.62g Roe
Fats 0.4g 8.23g Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Cholesterol 479mg Sea cucumber
Magnesium 26mg Roe
Calcium 30mg 28mg Sea cucumber
Potassium 283mg Roe
Iron 0.6mg 0.77mg Roe
Copper 0.128mg Roe
Zinc 1.28mg Roe
Phosphorus 515mg Roe
Sodium 117mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin A 310IU 303IU Sea cucumber
Vitamin A 91µg Roe
Manganese 0.013mg Roe
Selenium 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 2.192mg Sea cucumber
Vitamin B5 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg Roe
Folate 92µg Roe
Saturated Fat 1.866g Sea cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sea cucumber Roe
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
24%
Sea cucumber
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Sea cucumber
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.