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Sea cucumber vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sea cucumber and sturgeon

  • Sea cucumber has more vitamin B2; however, sturgeon is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Sea cucumber covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 65% more than sturgeon.

Food varieties used in this article are Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more IronIron +50%

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%
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% 88% 13% 194% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +41.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1195%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sea cucumber Sturgeon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 104%
Vitamin B2 0.94mg 0.09mg 65%
Vitamin D 12.9µg 65%
Vitamin D 515IU 64%
Vitamin B3 3.2mg 10.1mg 43%
Phosphorus 271mg 39%
Selenium 16.2µg 29%
Vitamin A 263µg 29%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 17%
Protein 13g 20.7g 15%
Choline 70mg 13%
Potassium 364mg 11%
Magnesium 45mg 11%
Fats 0.4g 5.18g 7%
Copper 0.053mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.486g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 6%
Zinc 0.54mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.173g 5%
Folate 17µg 4%
Calories 56kcal 135kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.9mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.08mg 3%
Sodium 69mg 3%
Manganese 0.03mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.907mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.954mg 0%
Leucine 1.682mg 0%
Lysine 1.901mg 0%
Methionine 0.613mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0%
Valine 1.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.609mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sea cucumber Sturgeon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Sea cucumber
76%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Sea cucumber
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.