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Cucumber vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cucumber and Custard

  • Cucumber has more Vitamin K, however, Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D.
  • Custard covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 22% more than Cucumber.
  • Custard contains 82 times less Vitamin K than Cucumber. Cucumber contains 16.4µg of Vitamin K, while Custard contains 0.2µg.
  • Cucumber has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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 -97.6%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +1028.6%
Contains more Calcium +768.8%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +155%
Contains more Selenium +1900%
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 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +1028.6%
Contains more Calcium +768.8%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +155%
Contains more Selenium +1900%

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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Custard
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin K +8100%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin K +8100%
Contains more Vitamin A +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Protein +513.8%
Contains more Fats +3536.4%
Contains more Carbs +384.8%
Contains more Other +152.6%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Water +29.7%
Contains more Protein +513.8%
Contains more Fats +3536.4%
Contains more Carbs +384.8%
Contains more Other +152.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
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Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cucumber Custard
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Custard Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 17.6g Custard
Protein 0.65g 3.99g Custard
Fats 0.11g 4g Custard
Carbs 3.63g 17.6g Custard
Calories 15kcal 122kcal Custard
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g 0g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 4.82g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 0g Cucumber
Calcium 16mg 139mg Custard
Iron 0.28mg 0.34mg Custard
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Custard
Phosphorus 24mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 147mg 207mg Custard
Sodium 2mg 84mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.51mg Custard
Copper 0.041mg 0.03mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.079mg 0.007mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 105IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.1mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.132mg Custard
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.064mg Custard
Folate 7µg 9µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0.2µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.019mg 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.029mg 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.029mg 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.006mg 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.022mg 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.01mg 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 2.032g Cucumber
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.312g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.1)

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.