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Borage vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Borage and Pickled cucumber

  • Pickled cucumber contains less Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B6 than Borage.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pickled cucumber is 49% higher.
  • Borage is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Borage, raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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.
Borage
Borage
10
:
0
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +725%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.6%
Contains more Potassium +1943.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +3072.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Borage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Pickled cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +725%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.6%
Contains more Potassium +1943.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +3072.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Borage
Borage
8
:
2
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +2099%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.038
Borage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +2099%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.038

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
Borage
3
:
2
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Protein +445.5%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +117.4%
Equal in Water - 94.08
Borage
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Pickled cucumber
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +445.5%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +117.4%
Equal in Water - 94.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
Borage
2
:
1
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Borage
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Pickled cucumber
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Borage Pickled cucumber
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Borage Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 1.06g Borage
Protein 1.8g 0.33g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.2g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 2.26g Borage
Calories 21kcal 11kcal Borage
Sugar 1.06g Borage
Fiber 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 93mg 0mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.4mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 4mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 14mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 23mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 1208mg Borage
Zinc 0.2mg 0.02mg Borage
Copper 0.13mg 0.085mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.011mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 191IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 10µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin C 35mg 1mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.01mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.038mg Borage
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.009mg Borage
Folate 13µg 1µg Borage
Vitamin K 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Isoleucine 0.01mg Pickled cucumber
Leucine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Lysine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Methionine 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Valine 0.011mg Pickled cucumber
Histidine 0.005mg Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.052g Pickled cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.003g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.081g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage Pickled 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%
Borage
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage
Borage 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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients
  2. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.