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Cucumber vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cucumber and Brussels sprout

  • Cucumber has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Brussels sprout.
  • Brussels sprout covers your daily need of Vitamin K 134% more than Cucumber.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cucumber, with peel, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.6%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +326.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +433.3%

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% 6.3% 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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2935.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +618.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +979.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +771.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +218.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +420%
Contains more FatsFats +172.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.6%
Contains more OtherOther +260.5%
~equal in Water ~86g

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +360%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478025%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1433.3%
~equal in Glucose ~0.81g
~equal in Fructose ~0.93g
~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.
Cucumber Brussels sprout
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Brussels sprout Opinion
Calories 15kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Protein 0.65g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.11g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 2.8mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Net carbs 3.13g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Carbs 3.63g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Calcium 16mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 147mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.28mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Sugar 1.67g 2.2g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Copper 0.041mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.2mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 2mg 25mg Cucumber
Vitamin A 105IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.079mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.3µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 16.4µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Folate 7µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Choline 6mg 19.1mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.062g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 153g Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.019mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.029mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.029mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.006mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.022mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.01mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.87g 0.93g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Brussels sprout
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
76%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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