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Baby food vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between baby food and cucumber

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, copper, fiber, and vitamin E in baby food is higher than in cucumber.
  • Baby food covers your daily iron needs 590% more than cucumber.
  • Cucumber has 354 times less vitamin B3 than baby food. Baby food has 34.714mg of vitamin B3, while cucumber has 0.098mg.
  • Baby food has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baby food is 56, while the glycemic index of cucumber is 21.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +669.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4481.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.3%
Contains more IronIron +16864.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +714.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8533.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 1.7% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8929.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +372.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +514.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +993.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 ProteinProtein +1776.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1922%
Contains more OtherOther +768.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1321.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24020%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5203.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Cucumber DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 0.28mg 590%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.098mg 216%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.033mg 206%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.027mg 201%
Calcium 733mg 16mg 72%
Phosphorus 392mg 24mg 53%
Selenium 25.9µg 0.3µg 47%
Copper 0.334mg 0.041mg 33%
Fiber 7.5g 0.5g 28%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.03mg 24%
Protein 12.2g 0.65g 23%
Carbs 73.4g 3.63g 23%
Magnesium 100mg 13mg 21%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.2mg 20%
Calories 379kcal 15kcal 18%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.259mg 16%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 16.4µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.032g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.04mg 11%
Potassium 437mg 147mg 9%
Folate 43µg 7µg 9%
Fats 4.4g 0.11g 7%
Choline 23.2mg 6mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 0.005g 3%
Manganese 0.079mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.769g 0.037g 3%
Fructose 0.87g 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 2.8mg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 3.13g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 1.67g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Sodium 3mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0.029mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Cucumber
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.