Cucumber vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cucumber and black tea
- Cucumber has more vitamin K; however, black tea is richer in manganese.
- Cucumber covers your daily vitamin K needs 14% more than black tea.
- Cucumber has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cucumber is 21, while the glycemic index of black tea is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water.
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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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1110% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.219mg | 6% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.011mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Choline | 6mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 0g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 1kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.11g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.13g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.67g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.004g | 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?
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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 richer in minerals?
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)