Aquatic Foods
Sea cucumber Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 23kcal / 2530kcal (0.91%) low |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0.3 g/ 348g (0.09%) | ||||||
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Protein | 5.1 g/ 71g (7%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0 mg NE/ 16mg NE (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 132 mg/ 750mg (17%) source |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 5 mg/ 700mg (0.71%) |
Sodium | 554 mg/ 1500mg (36%) |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Sea cucumber is a seafood (often dried or cooked) that’s commonly used in soups and stews. In a 100 g serving, it’s very low in fat and calories, and it provides a small amount of carbohydrates, with little to no sugar.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Sea cucumber can fit well as a light protein option because it’s low in calories and fat, and it has no cholesterol. It also has some sodium (about 554 mg per 100 g), which matters for people watching blood pressure—especially if the sea cucumber is cooked with salty broth or added seasonings. Since it’s not high in fiber, pairing it with vegetables and a balanced meal helps round out your plate.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For meals, pair sea cucumber with non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, squash) and a sensible staple (rice, noodles, or root crops).
- If it’s dried, rinse and soak well if your recipe allows, and go easy on extra salt or salty sauces.
- Because it’s low in fiber, add a side of vegetables or a fruit portion during the day (within your usual 3 meals + 1–2 snacks).
- Use it as part of your protein variety—rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, and legumes.
- Enjoy it in moderation, especially if you’re aiming to limit sodium.
Common Filipino dishes
Sea cucumber soup (guisado-style), tinola with seafood, arroz caldo with seafood, seafood sinigang, stir-fried sea cucumber with vegetables
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