Sea Cucumber · Parastichopus californicus
Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native)
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Aquatic FoodsDietary labels are inferred automatically from Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native)'s food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 37/100
How many beneficial nutrients Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
6% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 6%0.4 g per serving
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Protein 94%13.0 g per serving
What Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.4 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | ~ | — |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.9 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | ~ | — |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.8 g | — |
About Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native)
Sea cucumbers are soft-bodied marine animals — relatives of starfish and sea urchins — that live on the ocean floor. Despite the name they are not vegetables at all. They are a long-standing food in East Asian and some coastal Indigenous cuisines, valued for a gelatinous, slippery texture more than for any strong flavor of their own, which is mild and faintly briny.
Sea cucumber is very low in calories and fat, with about 56 calories per 100 grams and around 13 grams of protein in this analysis, while being almost fat-free. It is largely water and protein, with collagen-rich body walls, and provides minerals such as selenium and magnesium.
In cooking, sea cucumber is prized as a texture food: it readily soaks up the flavors of the broths, soy, garlic and aromatics it is braised with, which is the point of dishes built around it. Dried sea cucumber, common in Chinese cooking, must be rehydrated over days before use. Fresh, it is also sliced thin and eaten with dipping sauces.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native)?
There are 56 calories in 100 g of Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native), or about 56 calories in 1 unit (100 g).
How much protein is in Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native)?
Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) contains 13.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native)?
Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native)?
Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) provides 0.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) a good source of?
Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Riboflavin (B2) (72% DV), Protein (26% DV) and Niacin (B3) (20% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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