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Caramel vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel and Cucumber different?

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Caramel is 17% higher.
  • Cucumber has less Sodium.

Candies, caramels and Cucumber, with peel, raw are the varieties used 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 +762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +618.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +618.2%

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 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +811.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +811.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +607.7%
Contains more Fats +7263.6%
Contains more Carbs +2021.2%
Contains more Other +373.7%
Contains more Water +1020.4%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +607.7%
Contains more Fats +7263.6%
Contains more Carbs +2021.2%
Contains more Other +373.7%
Contains more Water +1020.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30740%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10768.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30740%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10768.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 77g 3.13g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.65g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.11g Caramel
Carbs 77g 3.63g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 15kcal Caramel
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 65.5g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 0g 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 138mg 16mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.28mg Cucumber
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 24mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 147mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.44mg 0.2mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.011mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 1.8µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 5µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.03mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.027mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.033mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.098mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.259mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.04mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.005mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.019mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.021mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.029mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.029mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.006mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.019mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.022mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.01mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.005g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.032g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.439g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.