Cucumber vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cucumber and apples different?
- Cucumber is richer in vitamin K, while apples are higher in fiber.
- Cucumber covers your daily need for vitamin K, 12% more than apples.
- Cucumber contains 3 times more magnesium than apples. Cucumber contains 13mg of magnesium, while apples contain 5mg.
- Cucumber is lower in sugar.
- Apples have a higher glycemic index (36) than cucumber (21).
Cucumber, with peel, raw and Apples, raw, with skin 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.7% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +324.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +645.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1560% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6800% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +219.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +578.2% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 15kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 0.65g | 0.26g |
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| Fats | 0.11g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.13g | 11.41g |
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| Carbs | 3.63g | 13.81g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 147mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.12mg |
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| Sugar | 1.67g | 10.39g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 0.83g | 0.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 105IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 6mg | 3.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.051g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.001mg |
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| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.006mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.006mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.013mg |
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| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.012mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.006mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.012mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.005mg |
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| Fructose | 0.87g | 5.9g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)