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Cucumber vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cucumber and Basil different?

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Cucumber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 332% higher.

Cucumber, with peel, raw and Basil, fresh 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.
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Basil
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +1006.3%
Contains more Iron +1032.1%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +100.7%
Contains more Zinc +305%
Contains more Copper +839%
Contains more Manganese +1353.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +1006.3%
Contains more Iron +1032.1%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +100.7%
Contains more Zinc +305%
Contains more Copper +839%
Contains more Manganese +1353.2%
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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +4923.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +820.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.5%
Contains more Folate +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2429.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +4923.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +820.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.5%
Contains more Folate +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2429.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Carbs +37%
Contains more Protein +384.6%
Contains more Fats +481.8%
Contains more Other +294.7%
Equal in Water - 92.06
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +37%
Contains more Protein +384.6%
Contains more Fats +481.8%
Contains more Other +294.7%
Equal in Water - 92.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1115.6%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1115.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +3700%
Contains more Fructose +4250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +3700%
Contains more Fructose +4250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Basil Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 1.05g Cucumber
Protein 0.65g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.11g 0.64g Basil
Carbs 3.63g 2.65g Cucumber
Calories 15kcal 23kcal Basil
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g 0.02g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 0.5g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 16mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.28mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 13mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 24mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 147mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 2mg 4mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.041mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.079mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.3µg
Vitamin A 105IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 2.8mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.034mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.209mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 7µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 16.4µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.019mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.029mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.029mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.006mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.022mg 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.01mg 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.041g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Basil
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
9%
Cucumber
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.