Seaweed vs. Sea cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between seaweed and sea cucumber
- Seaweed has more iron and calcium; however, sea cucumber is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B3.
- Sea cucumber covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 61% more than seaweed.
- Sea cucumber contains 6 times less calcium than seaweed. Seaweed contains 168mg of calcium, while sea cucumber contains 30mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +375% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +526.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +580.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.7 g
Other:
5.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +673.8% |
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Water
~80.7g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.94mg | 61% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 180µg | 45% | |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.6mg | 28% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 13g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 3.2mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 168mg | 30mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 89mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 1% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 56kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)