Cucumber vs Cabbage - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cucumber and Cabbage
- Cabbage is richer than Cucumber in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cabbage is 50% higher.
Food types used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Cabbage, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-88.9%
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Zinc
+11.1%
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Copper
+115.8%
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Calcium
+150%
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Iron
+67.9%
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Potassium
+15.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Equal in Zinc - 0.18
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Sodium
-88.9%
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Zinc
+11.1%
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Copper
+115.8%
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Calcium
+150%
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Iron
+67.9%
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Potassium
+15.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Phosphorus - 26
Equal in Zinc - 0.18
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B5
+22.2%
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Vitamin E
+400%
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Vitamin C
+1207.1%
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Vitamin B1
+125.9%
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Vitamin B2
+21.2%
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Vitamin B3
+138.8%
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Vitamin B6
+210%
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Folate
+514.3%
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Vitamin K
+363.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 98
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Vitamin B5
+22.2%
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Vitamin E
+400%
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Vitamin C
+1207.1%
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Vitamin B1
+125.9%
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Vitamin B2
+21.2%
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Vitamin B3
+138.8%
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Vitamin B6
+210%
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Folate
+514.3%
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Vitamin K
+363.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 98
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 3.13g | 3.3g |
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Protein | 0.65g | 1.28g |
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Fats | 0.11g | 0.1g |
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Carbs | 3.63g | 5.8g |
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Calories | 15kcal | 25kcal |
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Starch | 0.83g | 0g |
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Fructose | 0.87g | 1.45g |
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Sugar | 1.67g | 3.2g |
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Fiber | 0.5g | 2.5g |
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Calcium | 16mg | 40mg |
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Iron | 0.28mg | 0.47mg |
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Magnesium | 13mg | 12mg |
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Phosphorus | 24mg | 26mg |
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Potassium | 147mg | 170mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 18mg |
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Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.18mg |
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Copper | 0.041mg | 0.019mg |
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Vitamin A | 105IU | 98IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 36.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.061mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.234mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.212mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.124mg |
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Folate | 7µg | 43µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 76µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.011mg |
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Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.035mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.03mg |
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Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.041mg |
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Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.044mg |
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Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.012mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.032mg |
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Valine | 0.022mg | 0.042mg |
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Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.022mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.034g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.017g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.017g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
9

35

Mineral Summary Score
8

10

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
4%

8%

Carbohydrates
4%

6%

Fats
1%

0%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cabbage 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 richer in minerals?
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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.