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Cucumber vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cucumber and Chrysanthemum

  • Cucumber has less Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Chrysanthemum's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 278% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +631.3%
Contains more Iron +717.9%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +285.7%
Contains more Zinc +255%
Contains more Copper +234.1%
Contains more Manganese +1093.7%
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% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Calcium +631.3%
Contains more Iron +717.9%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +285.7%
Contains more Zinc +255%
Contains more Copper +234.1%
Contains more Manganese +1093.7%

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Folate +2428.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2034.1%
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 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more Folate +2428.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2034.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Protein +416.9%
Contains more Fats +409.1%
Contains more Other +336.8%
Equal in Water - 91.4
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Protein +416.9%
Contains more Fats +409.1%
Contains more Other +336.8%
Equal in Water - 91.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 0.02g Cucumber
Protein 0.65g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.11g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.63g 3.02g Cucumber
Calories 15kcal 24kcal Chrysanthemum
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 0.5g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 16mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.28mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 24mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 147mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 2mg 118mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.041mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.079mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.3µg Cucumber
Vitamin A 105IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 2.8mg 1.4mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.221mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 7µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 16.4µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Chrysanthemum
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
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.