Cucumber vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cucumber and Burdock root different?
- Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K, however, Burdock root is richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Burdock root is 15% higher.
- Cucumber contains 10 times more Vitamin K than Burdock root. While Cucumber contains 16.4µg of Vitamin K, Burdock root contains only 1.6µg.
Cucumber, with peel, raw and Burdock root, raw 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +156.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +193.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +925% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +206.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95% |
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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:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
17.34 g
Water:
80.09 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +377.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.2% |
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +640% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 15kcal | 72kcal |
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| Protein | 0.65g | 1.53g |
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| Fats | 0.11g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.13g | 14.04g |
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| Carbs | 3.63g | 17.34g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 41mg |
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| Potassium | 147mg | 308mg |
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| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 1.67g | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.33mg |
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| Starch | 0.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 51mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 105IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.232mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 6mg | 11.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.059g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.026mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.03mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.032mg |
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| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.009mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.033mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.031mg |
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| Fructose | 0.87g |
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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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10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burdock root is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Burdock root is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burdock root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.