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Cabbage vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cabbage and Cucumber

  • Cabbage is richer than Cucumber in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cabbage is 50% higher.
  • Cabbage contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Cucumber. Cabbage contains 36.6mg of Vitamin C, while Cucumber contains 2.8mg.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +102.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +115.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 24
Equal in Selenium - 0.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +102.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +115.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 24
Equal in Selenium - 0.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more Folate +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 105
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more Folate +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +363.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 105

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Carbs +59.8%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Carbs +59.8%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +166.7%
Contains more Glucose +119.7%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.01
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +166.7%
Contains more Glucose +119.7%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.01

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cabbage Cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3.13g Cabbage
Protein 1.28g 0.65g Cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.11g Cucumber
Carbs 5.8g 3.63g Cabbage
Calories 25kcal 15kcal Cabbage
Starch 0g 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 1.45g 0.87g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 2.5g 0.5g Cabbage
Calcium 40mg 16mg Cabbage
Iron 0.47mg 0.28mg Cabbage
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 26mg 24mg Cabbage
Potassium 170mg 147mg Cabbage
Sodium 18mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.18mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.019mg 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.16mg 0.079mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.3µg 0.3µg
Vitamin A 98IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 5µg
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.03mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 36.6mg 2.8mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.027mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.033mg Cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.098mg Cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.04mg Cabbage
Folate 43µg 7µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 76µg 16.4µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.005mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg 0.019mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.021mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg 0.029mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg 0.029mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg 0.006mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.019mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg 0.022mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg 0.01mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.037g Cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.005g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.032g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cabbage Cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
35%
Cabbage
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage
Cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/nutrients
  2. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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