Banana vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bananas and cucumber
- Bananas have more vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium; however, cucumber is higher in vitamin K.
- Bananas cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 25% more than cucumber.
- Cucumber contains 7 times less sugar than bananas. Bananas contain 12.23g of sugar, while cucumber contains 1.67g.
- The glycemic index of bananas is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Bananas, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +210.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +578.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +817.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +529.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +540% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +548.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +7866.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +555.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +457.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.04mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 16.4µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.5g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.079mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 2.8mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 22.84g | 3.63g | 6% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 147mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 0.87g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Calories | 89kcal | 15kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.033mg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 0.83g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.259mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.8mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.09g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.24g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.23g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.112g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.