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Cucumber vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cucumber and Cheeseburger

  • Cheeseburger is richer than Cucumber in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheeseburger is 35% higher.
  • Cucumber contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +643.8%
Contains more Iron +867.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +570.8%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +1145%
Contains more Copper +170.7%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +6433.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +643.8%
Contains more Iron +867.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +570.8%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +1145%
Contains more Copper +170.7%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +6433.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +985.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +985.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +146.5%
Contains more Protein +2440%
Contains more Fats +13281.8%
Contains more Carbs +672.2%
Contains more Other +455.3%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Water +146.5%
Contains more Protein +2440%
Contains more Fats +13281.8%
Contains more Carbs +672.2%
Contains more Other +455.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108160%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5081.3%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108160%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5081.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2294%
Contains more Glucose +131.6%
Contains more Fructose +123%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +4500%
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2294%
Contains more Glucose +131.6%
Contains more Fructose +123%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +4500%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cucumber Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 0.65g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 0.11g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 3.63g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 15kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 0.83g 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 0.87g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 1.67g 4.88g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 16mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 0.28mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 13mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 24mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 147mg 196mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 2mg 515mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.041mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.079mg 0.316mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 0.3µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 105IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 7µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 16.4µg 4.2µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.019mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.029mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.029mg 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.006mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.022mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.01mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Cucumber
Trans Fat 0g 0.57g Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 6.473g Cucumber
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Cucumber
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.