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Bean raw vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bean raw and Cucumber?

  • Bean raw is richer than Cucumber in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Bean raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 130% more.
  • Bean raw has 93 times more Selenium than Cucumber. While Bean raw has 27.9µg of Selenium, Cucumber has only 0.3µg.

We used Beans, pinto, mature seeds, 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.
Contains more Calcium +606.3%
Contains more Iron +1710.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1253.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1612.5%
Contains more Potassium +847.6%
Contains more Zinc +1040%
Contains more Copper +2078%
Contains more Manganese +1353.2%
Contains more Selenium +9200%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 191% 126% 177% 123% 2% 63% 298% 150% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +606.3%
Contains more Iron +1710.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1253.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1612.5%
Contains more Potassium +847.6%
Contains more Zinc +1040%
Contains more Copper +2078%
Contains more Manganese +1353.2%
Contains more Selenium +9200%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2540.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1098%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1085%
Contains more Folate +7400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 21% 179% 49% 23% 48% 110% 394% 0% 14%
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 +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2540.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +542.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1098%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1085%
Contains more Folate +7400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3195.4%
Contains more Fats +1018.2%
Contains more Carbs +1623.1%
Contains more Other +813.2%
Contains more Water +740.5%
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 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 +3195.4%
Contains more Fats +1018.2%
Contains more Carbs +1623.1%
Contains more Other +813.2%
Contains more Water +740.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1171.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.407 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1171.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +4016.9%
Contains more Sucrose +6500%
Contains more Glucose +484.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 34.17 g
Sucrose: 1.98 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +4016.9%
Contains more Sucrose +6500%
Contains more Glucose +484.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Bean raw Cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 47.05g 3.13g Bean raw
Protein 21.42g 0.65g Bean raw
Fats 1.23g 0.11g Bean raw
Carbs 62.55g 3.63g Bean raw
Calories 347kcal 15kcal Bean raw
Starch 34.17g 0.83g Bean raw
Fructose 0g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 2.11g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 15.5g 0.5g Bean raw
Calcium 113mg 16mg Bean raw
Iron 5.07mg 0.28mg Bean raw
Magnesium 176mg 13mg Bean raw
Phosphorus 411mg 24mg Bean raw
Potassium 1393mg 147mg Bean raw
Sodium 12mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 2.28mg 0.2mg Bean raw
Copper 0.893mg 0.041mg Bean raw
Manganese 1.148mg 0.079mg Bean raw
Selenium 27.9µg 0.3µg Bean raw
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.03mg Bean raw
Vitamin C 6.3mg 2.8mg Bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.027mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.033mg Bean raw
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 0.098mg Bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 0.259mg Bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.04mg Bean raw
Folate 525µg 7µg Bean raw
Vitamin K 5.6µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.237mg 0.005mg Bean raw
Threonine 0.81mg 0.019mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.871mg 0.021mg Bean raw
Leucine 1.558mg 0.029mg Bean raw
Lysine 1.356mg 0.029mg Bean raw
Methionine 0.259mg 0.006mg Bean raw
Phenylalanine 1.095mg 0.019mg Bean raw
Valine 0.998mg 0.022mg Bean raw
Histidine 0.556mg 0.01mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.235g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.229g 0.005g Bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 0.032g Bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
70%
Bean raw
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw 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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.