Cabbage vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cabbage and Cucumber
- Cabbage is richer than Cucumber in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cabbage is 50% higher.
- Cabbage contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Cucumber. Cabbage contains 36.6mg of Vitamin C, while Cucumber contains 2.8mg.
Food types used in this article are Cabbage, 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.
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Calcium
+150%
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Iron
+67.9%
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Potassium
+15.6%
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Manganese
+102.5%
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Sodium
-88.9%
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Zinc
+11.1%
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Copper
+115.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 24
Equal in Selenium - 0.3
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Calcium
+150%
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Iron
+67.9%
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Potassium
+15.6%
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Manganese
+102.5%
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Sodium
-88.9%
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Zinc
+11.1%
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Copper
+115.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Phosphorus - 24
Equal in Selenium - 0.3
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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Vitamin E
+400%
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Vitamin C
+1207.1%
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Vitamin B1
+125.9%
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Vitamin B2
+21.2%
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Vitamin B3
+138.8%
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Vitamin B6
+210%
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Folate
+514.3%
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Vitamin K
+363.4%
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Vitamin B5
+22.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 105
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Vitamin E
+400%
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Vitamin C
+1207.1%
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Vitamin B1
+125.9%
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Vitamin B2
+21.2%
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Vitamin B3
+138.8%
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Vitamin B6
+210%
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Folate
+514.3%
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Vitamin K
+363.4%
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Vitamin B5
+22.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 105
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+96.9%
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Carbs
+59.8%
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+68.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23
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Protein
+96.9%
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Carbs
+59.8%
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+68.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+240%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+88.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
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Monounsaturated Fat
+240%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+88.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+166.7%
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Glucose
+119.7%
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Fructose
+66.7%
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Starch
+∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.01
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Sucrose
+166.7%
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Glucose
+119.7%
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Fructose
+66.7%
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Starch
+∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.01
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 3.3g | 3.13g |
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Protein | 1.28g | 0.65g |
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Fats | 0.1g | 0.11g |
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Carbs | 5.8g | 3.63g |
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Calories | 25kcal | 15kcal |
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Starch | 0g | 0.83g |
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Fructose | 1.45g | 0.87g |
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Sugar | 3.2g | 1.67g |
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Fiber | 2.5g | 0.5g |
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Calcium | 40mg | 16mg |
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Iron | 0.47mg | 0.28mg |
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Magnesium | 12mg | 13mg |
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Phosphorus | 26mg | 24mg |
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Potassium | 170mg | 147mg |
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Sodium | 18mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.2mg |
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Copper | 0.019mg | 0.041mg |
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Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.079mg |
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Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | |
Vitamin A | 98IU | 105IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 5µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin C | 36.6mg | 2.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0.027mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.033mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.234mg | 0.098mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.212mg | 0.259mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.04mg |
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Folate | 43µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin K | 76µg | 16.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.005mg |
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Threonine | 0.035mg | 0.019mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0.021mg |
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Leucine | 0.041mg | 0.029mg |
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Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.029mg |
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Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.006mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.019mg |
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Valine | 0.042mg | 0.022mg |
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Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.01mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.037g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.005g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.032g |
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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
35%

9%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%

8%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)