Shrimp vs. Sea cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shrimp and sea cucumber
- Shrimp is higher in calcium; however, sea cucumber is richer in vitamin B2.
- Sea cucumber's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 70% higher.
- Shrimp has 3 times more calcium than sea cucumber. While shrimp has 91mg of calcium, sea cucumber has only 30mg.
- Sea cucumber has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 | +203.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3816.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.7 g
Other:
5.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +325% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.8% |
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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| Selenium | 49.5µg | 90% | |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 70% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.94mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 69% | |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 947mg | 41% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 29% | |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Protein | 22.78g | 13g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 91mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 170mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 3.2mg | 3% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 56kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.7g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
41%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sea cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 947mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sea cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sea cucumber is cheaper (difference - $7)