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Red cabbage vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Red cabbage and Cucumber?

  • Red cabbage is richer than Cucumber in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 60% more.
  • Red cabbage has 11 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cucumber. While Red cabbage has 56µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cucumber has only 5µg.

We used Cabbage, red, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw types in this article.

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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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
8
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +207.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +141.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +207.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +141.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2

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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
9
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +962.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1935.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.5%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.2%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Cucumber
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 A +962.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1935.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.5%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +120%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +103%
Contains more Other +71.1%
Equal in Water - 95.23
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Cucumber
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 +120%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +103%
Contains more Other +71.1%
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
0
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Sucrose +1900%
Contains more Glucose +128.9%
Contains more Fructose +70.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Red cabbage
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cucumber
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 +1900%
Contains more Glucose +128.9%
Contains more Fructose +70.1%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 3.13g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 0.65g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.11g Red cabbage
Carbs 7.37g 3.63g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 15kcal Red cabbage
Starch 0g 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 1.48g 0.87g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 2.1g 0.5g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 16mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.28mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 24mg Red cabbage
Potassium 243mg 147mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.22mg 0.2mg Red cabbage
Copper 0.017mg 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.243mg 0.079mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 1116IU 105IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 5µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.03mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 2.8mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.027mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.033mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.098mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.04mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 7µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 38.2µg 16.4µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.005mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg 0.019mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.021mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg 0.029mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg 0.029mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg 0.006mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.019mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg 0.022mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg 0.01mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.037g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.005g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.032g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red 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
39%
Red cabbage
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.