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Cucumber vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cucumber and condensed milk

  • Cucumber has more vitamin K; however, condensed milk is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, vitamin B12, choline, and vitamin B5.
  • Condensed milk covers your daily phosphorus needs 33% more than cucumber.
  • Condensed milk has 27 times less Vitamin K than cucumber. Cucumber has 16.4µg of Vitamin K, while condensed milk has 0.6µg.
  • Cucumber contains less saturated Fat.
  • Condensed milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of condensed milk is 61, while the glycemic index of cucumber is 21.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened.

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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% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more IronIron +47.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1216.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1675%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +370%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +954.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4833.3%

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% 6.3% 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 8.7% 16% 3.2% 6% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1385%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2.6mg

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +250.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1116.9%
Contains more FatsFats +7809.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1398.6%
Contains more OtherOther +381.6%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48440%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +953.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cucumber Condensed milk
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 Condensed milk Opinion
Calories 15kcal 321kcal Condensed milk
Protein 0.65g 7.91g Condensed milk
Fats 0.11g 8.7g Condensed milk
Vitamin C 2.8mg 2.6mg Cucumber
Net carbs 3.13g 54.4g Condensed milk
Carbs 3.63g 54.4g Condensed milk
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Cucumber
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Condensed milk
Magnesium 13mg 26mg Condensed milk
Calcium 16mg 284mg Condensed milk
Potassium 147mg 371mg Condensed milk
Iron 0.28mg 0.19mg Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 54.4g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 0g Cucumber
Copper 0.041mg 0.015mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.94mg Condensed milk
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg 253mg Condensed milk
Sodium 2mg 127mg Cucumber
Vitamin A 105IU 267IU Condensed milk
Vitamin A 5µg 74µg Condensed milk
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.16mg Condensed milk
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Condensed milk
Manganese 0.079mg 0.006mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg 14.8µg Condensed milk
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.09mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.416mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.21mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.75mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.051mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.44µg Condensed milk
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0.6µg Cucumber
Folate 7µg 11µg Condensed milk
Choline 6mg 89.1mg Condensed milk
Saturated Fat 0.037g 5.486g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 2.427g Condensed milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.337g Condensed milk
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.112mg Condensed milk
Threonine 0.019mg 0.357mg Condensed milk
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.479mg Condensed milk
Leucine 0.029mg 0.775mg Condensed milk
Lysine 0.029mg 0.627mg Condensed milk
Methionine 0.006mg 0.198mg Condensed milk
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.382mg Condensed milk
Valine 0.022mg 0.529mg Condensed milk
Histidine 0.01mg 0.214mg Condensed milk
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cucumber Condensed milk
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
25%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk 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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.