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Cucumber vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cucumber and absinthe different?

  • Cucumber is higher than absinthe in vitamin B5.
  • Cucumber has a higher glycemic index (21) than absinthe (0).

Cucumber, with peel, raw and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7250%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +338.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 1.7% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +653.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.6%
Contains more OtherOther +11084.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Absinthe DV% diff.
Calories 15kcal 295kcal 14%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 147mg 2mg 4%
Phosphorus 24mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.001mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 0mg 3%
Iron 0.28mg 0.04mg 3%
Manganese 0.079mg 0.018mg 3%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.004mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.006mg 2%
Copper 0.041mg 0.021mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 0mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.013mg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0g 1%
Fructose 0.87g 1%
Protein 0.65g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg 1%
Fats 0.11g 0g 0%
Net carbs 3.13g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.67g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.037g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Absinthe
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Cucumber
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cucumber
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber
Cucumber is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.