Cucumber vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cucumber and egg whites different?
- Cucumber is higher in vitamin K; however, egg whites are richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for egg whites is 36% higher.
- Cucumber has less sodium.
- Egg whites have a lower glycemic index (0) than cucumber (21).
Cucumber, with peel, raw and Egg, white, raw, fresh are the varieties used in this article.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +618.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6566.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1230.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +397.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1576.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.8% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +123.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1142.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +133.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +600% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 20µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.439mg | 31% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 10.9g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 52kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 0.07g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.11g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.13g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 163mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.67g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.661mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)