Sea cucumber vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sea cucumber and skipjack tuna
- Sea cucumber is richer in vitamin B2, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3 and iron.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 97% more than sea cucumber.
- Sea cucumber has 8 times more vitamin B2 than skipjack tuna. Sea cucumber has 0.94mg of vitamin B2, while skipjack tuna has 0.122mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry 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 | +23.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
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 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +670.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +486.1% |
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:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +222.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.3% |
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.2mg | 18.756mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.19µg | 91% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 85% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.981mg | 75% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.94mg | 0.122mg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 41% | |
| Protein | 13g | 28.21g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 522mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.6mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 56kcal | 132kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.403g | 3% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.4g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.243g | 1% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.3mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.293mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.59mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.835mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.101mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.453mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.83mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.091g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.237g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)