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Cucumber vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cucumber and beef tenderloin

  • Beef tenderloin is richer than cucumber in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef tenderloin is 103% higher.
  • Cucumber contains less saturated fat.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than cucumber.

Food types used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +464.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.2%
Contains more IronIron +1010.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +1915%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +745.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7533.3%

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.
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% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +687.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2961.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1416.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.25mg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +96.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3576.9%
Contains more FatsFats +22263.6%
Contains more OtherOther +723.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 7% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3025%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cucumber Beef tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cucumber Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg 103%
Protein 0.65g 23.9g 47%
Saturated fat 0.037g 9.72g 44%
Selenium 0.3µg 22.9µg 41%
Fats 0.11g 24.6g 38%
Iron 0.28mg 3.11mg 35%
Zinc 0.2mg 4.03mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 10.27g 26%
Phosphorus 24mg 203mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 3mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.26mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.25mg 16%
Choline 6mg 91mg 15%
Calories 15kcal 324kcal 15%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 14%
Copper 0.041mg 0.123mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 1g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.09mg 5%
Potassium 147mg 331mg 5%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Manganese 0.079mg 0.014mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 57mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Magnesium 13mg 22mg 2%
Fructose 0.87g 1%
Calcium 16mg 9mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.13g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.67g 0g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.25mg 0%
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.683g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.