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Cucumber vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cucumber and Eggnog

  • Cucumber has more Vitamin K, however, Eggnog has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Choline, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Eggnog's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 20% more.
  • Cucumber has 55 times more Vitamin K than Eggnog. Cucumber has 16.4µg of Vitamin K, while Eggnog has 0.3µg.
  • Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Eggnog.

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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 Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +1480%
Contains more Calcium +712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
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 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +1480%
Contains more Calcium +712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.2%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Selenium +1300%

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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Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +5366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.105
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 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +5366.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.105

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +3709.1%
Contains more Carbs +121.8%
Contains more Other +76.3%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +600%
Contains more Fats +3709.1%
Contains more Carbs +121.8%
Contains more Other +76.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25940%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518.8%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25940%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +985.7%
Contains more Fructose +2075%
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +300%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +985.7%
Contains more Fructose +2075%
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +300%
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 Eggnog
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 Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 0.65g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 0.11g 4.19g Eggnog
Carbs 3.63g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 15kcal 88kcal Eggnog
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g 0.04g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 8.05g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 0g Cucumber
Calcium 16mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 0.28mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Magnesium 13mg 19mg Eggnog
Phosphorus 24mg 109mg Eggnog
Potassium 147mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 2mg 54mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.46mg Eggnog
Copper 0.041mg 0.013mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.079mg 0.005mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg 4.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin A 105IU 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 2.8mg 1.5mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.05mg Eggnog
Folate 7µg 1µg Cucumber
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0.3µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.019mg 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.029mg 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.029mg 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.006mg 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.022mg 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.01mg 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 2.591g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.198g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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