Shark vs. Sea cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shark and sea cucumber?
- Shark is richer in iron, yet sea cucumber is richer in vitamin B2.
- Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 65% higher.
- Shark has 2 times more iron than sea cucumber. Shark has 1.11mg of iron, while sea cucumber has 0.6mg.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) types in this comparison.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +869.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
13.82 g
Carbs:
6.39 g
Water:
60.09 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.7 g
Other:
5.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3355% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +446.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.94mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 62% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 13.82g | 0.4g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 15% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 18.62g | 13g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 56kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 155mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 3.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 50mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
29%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.205g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)