Cucumber vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cucumber and fruitcake
- Cucumber has more vitamin K; however, fruitcake is higher in iron, fiber, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Fruitcake covers your daily iron needs 22% more than cucumber.
- Fruitcake contains 11 times less vitamin K than cucumber. Cucumber contains 16.4µg of vitamin K, while fruitcake contains 1.5µg.
- Cucumber has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of fruitcake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +639.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +566.7% |
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 | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +993.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +707.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +276.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +346.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8172.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1597% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10284.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.28mg | 2.07mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 3.323g | 22% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 61.6g | 19% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 324kcal | 15% |
| Fats | 0.11g | 9.1g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.7g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 1.5µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 1.048g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.099mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 2.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.791mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Folate | 7µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Choline | 6mg | 8.9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.13g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 147mg | 153mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.67g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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 richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)