Cucumber vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cucumber and Brussels sprouts
- Cucumber has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Phosphorus than Brussels sprouts.
- Brussels sprouts 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2935.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +618.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.032 g
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
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
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 15kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 0.65g | 3.38g |
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| Fats | 0.11g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 85mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.13g | 5.15g |
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| Carbs | 3.63g | 8.95g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 42mg |
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| Potassium | 147mg | 389mg |
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| Iron | 0.28mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 1.67g | 2.2g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.42mg |
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| Starch | 0.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 69mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 105IU | 754IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.337mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.745mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.219mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 177µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 61µg |
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| Choline | 6mg | 19.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.062g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.12mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.132mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.152mg |
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| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.154mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.098mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.155mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.076mg |
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| Fructose | 0.87g | 0.93g |
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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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts 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)