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Sea cucumber vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sea cucumber and Shrimp

    The food types used in this comparison are Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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 Iron +17.6%
    Contains more Calcium +133.3%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 28% 102% 23% 14% 45% 126% 4.3% 0%
    Contains more Iron +17.6%
    Contains more Calcium +133.3%

    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.
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    Shrimp
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 0% 13% 217% 60% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Fats +42.9%
    Contains more Other +387.6%
    Contains more Protein +84.5%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    ~equal in Water - 74.33
    13% 81% 6%
    Protein: 13 g
    Fats: 0.4 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 80.7 g
    Other: 5.9 g
    24% 74%
    Protein: 23.98 g
    Fats: 0.28 g
    Carbs: 0.2 g
    Water: 74.33 g
    Other: 1.21 g
    Contains more Fats +42.9%
    Contains more Other +387.6%
    Contains more Protein +84.5%
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    ~equal in Water - 74.33

    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 Shrimp
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Cholesterol ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in price ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Sugar Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Sea cucumber Shrimp Opinion
    Net carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
    Protein 13g 23.98g Shrimp
    Fats 0.4g 0.28g Sea cucumber
    Carbs 0g 0.2g Shrimp
    Calories 56kcal 99kcal Shrimp
    Calcium 30mg 70mg Shrimp
    Iron 0.6mg 0.51mg Sea cucumber
    Magnesium 39mg Shrimp
    Phosphorus 237mg Shrimp
    Potassium 259mg Shrimp
    Sodium 111mg Sea cucumber
    Zinc 1.64mg Shrimp
    Copper 0.379mg Shrimp
    Manganese 0.033mg Shrimp
    Vitamin A 310IU Sea cucumber
    Vitamin B1 0.05mg Sea cucumber
    Vitamin B2 0.94mg Sea cucumber
    Vitamin B3 3.2mg Sea cucumber
    Cholesterol 189mg Sea cucumber
    Trans Fat 0.002g Sea cucumber
    Saturated Fat 0.056g Sea cucumber
    Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
    Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
    Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g Shrimp
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g Shrimp
    Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
    Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
    Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
    Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Sea cucumber Shrimp
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Glycemic Index diet ok

    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
    0%
    Shrimp
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    3%
    Sea cucumber
    38%
    Shrimp

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Shrimp
    Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Sea cucumber
    Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Sea cucumber
    Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Sea cucumber
    Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Sea cucumber
    Sea cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Sea cucumber
    Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $7)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Sea cucumber
    Sea cucumber 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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.