Broccoli vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Broccoli and Cucumber
- Cucumber has less Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Iron.
- Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 96% more than Cucumber.
- Cucumber contains 9 times less Folate than Broccoli. Broccoli contains 63µg of Folate, while Cucumber contains 7µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, 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 | +61.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +165.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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 | +3085.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +493.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +552% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +519.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +211.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +333.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +236.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.9% |
~equal in
Water
~95.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +120% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.037g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +233.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +2000% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +55.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +27.9% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 15kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 0.65g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.11g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 2.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 3.13g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 3.63g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 147mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.28mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.67g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.041mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.2mg |
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| Starch | 0g | 0.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 105IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.079mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 16.4µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.032g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.019mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.029mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.019mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.01mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g | 0.87g |
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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
61%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)