Cucumber vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cucumber and apricots?
- Cucumber is richer in vitamin K, yet apricots are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin E.
- Apricots' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 23% higher.
- Cucumber has 5 times more vitamin K than apricots. Cucumber has 16.4µg of vitamin K, while apricots have 3.3µg.
- Cucumber contains less sugar.
- Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than apricots.
We used Cucumber, with peel, raw and Apricots, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.2% |
| 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 KVitamin K | +397% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1820% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +512.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +254.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.7% |
~equal in
Water
~86.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +19466.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +211.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +500% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.94g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 3.3µg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 96µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.89mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 259mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 11.12g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.11g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.13g | 9.12g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.67g | 9.24g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 0.94g | 0% |
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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)