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Cucumber vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cucumber and Coleslaw

  • Cucumber has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 45% more.
  • Cucumber is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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.
Cucumber
Cucumber
8
:
2
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +173.3%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Coleslaw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Iron +27.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +173.3%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Manganese +29.1%

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.
Cucumber
Cucumber
6
:
6
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
Contains more Vitamin A +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +332.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 95
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.026
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.246
Cucumber
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%
Coleslaw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +332.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 95
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.026
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.246

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cucumber
Cucumber
1
:
4
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +8909.1%
Contains more Carbs +310.2%
Contains more Other +118.4%
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Coleslaw
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +8909.1%
Contains more Carbs +310.2%
Contains more Other +118.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cucumber
Cucumber
1
:
2
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53320%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16612.5%
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Coleslaw
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53320%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16612.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cucumber
Cucumber
2
:
4
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +29766.7%
Contains more Glucose +122.4%
Contains more Fructose +65.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Cucumber
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
Coleslaw
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +29766.7%
Contains more Glucose +122.4%
Contains more Fructose +65.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 12.99g Coleslaw
Protein 0.65g 0.95g Coleslaw
Fats 0.11g 9.91g Coleslaw
Carbs 3.63g 14.89g Coleslaw
Calories 15kcal 153kcal Coleslaw
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 1.67g 12.19g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 1.9g Coleslaw
Calcium 16mg 30mg Coleslaw
Iron 0.28mg 0.22mg Cucumber
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg 20mg Cucumber
Potassium 147mg 129mg Cucumber
Sodium 2mg 203mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.14mg Cucumber
Copper 0.041mg 0.015mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.079mg 0.102mg Coleslaw
Selenium 0.3µg Cucumber
Vitamin A 105IU 95IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 2.8mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.026mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.02mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.206mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.246mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.112mg Coleslaw
Folate 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 16.4µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
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
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Cucumber
Trans Fat 0g 0.037g Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 1.599g Cucumber
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 5.348g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Coleslaw
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
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cucumber
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.