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Cucumber vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cucumber and cheeseburgers

  • Cheeseburgers are richer than cucumber in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for cheeseburgers is 35% higher.
  • Cucumber contains less saturated fat.
  • Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

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.
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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +867.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +570.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 1.7% 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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +985.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.7%

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
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 WaterWater +146.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2440%
Contains more FatsFats +13281.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +672.2%
Contains more OtherOther +455.3%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108160%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5081.3%

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
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +2294%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +131.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +123%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +4500%
~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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 0.3µg 19.6µg 35%
Protein 0.65g 16.51g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 5.217mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Iron 0.28mg 2.71mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.037g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.363mg 25%
Fats 0.11g 14.72g 22%
Sodium 2mg 515mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.293mg 22%
Zinc 0.2mg 2.49mg 21%
Phosphorus 24mg 161mg 20%
Folate 7µg 70µg 16%
Calories 15kcal 308kcal 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 5.413g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.228mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 1.658g 11%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 4.2µg 10%
Calcium 16mg 119mg 10%
Manganese 0.079mg 0.316mg 10%
Carbs 3.63g 28.03g 8%
Starch 0.83g 19.87g 8%
Copper 0.041mg 0.111mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.545mg 6%
Fiber 0.5g 2g 6%
Vitamin A 5µg 50µg 5%
Choline 6mg 28.9mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.87g 1.94g 1%
Potassium 147mg 196mg 1%
Net carbs 3.13g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.67g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
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 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.

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