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Butterbur vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butterbur and Cucumber

  • Cucumber contains less Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium, Manganese, and Copper than Butterbur.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 32% higher.
  • Cucumber contains 6 times less Calcium than Butterbur. Butterbur contains 103mg of Calcium, while Cucumber contains 16mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Butterbur, (fuki), 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 Calcium +543.8%
Contains more Potassium +345.6%
Contains more Copper +151.2%
Contains more Manganese +246.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +543.8%
Contains more Potassium +345.6%
Contains more Copper +151.2%
Contains more Manganese +246.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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 C +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +709.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
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 C +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +709.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +284.2%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +175%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Equal in Water - 95.23
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 Other +284.2%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +175%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Equal in Water - 95.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 3.13g Butterbur
Protein 0.39g 0.65g Cucumber
Fats 0.04g 0.11g Cucumber
Carbs 3.61g 3.63g Cucumber
Calories 14kcal 15kcal Cucumber
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Butterbur
Fiber 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 103mg 16mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.28mg Cucumber
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Butterbur
Phosphorus 12mg 24mg Cucumber
Potassium 655mg 147mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.16mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.103mg 0.041mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg 0.079mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 31.5mg 2.8mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.027mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.033mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.098mg Butterbur
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.04mg Butterbur
Folate 10µg 7µg Butterbur
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterbur
Butterbur is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.