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Cucumber vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cucumber and Ginger

  • Cucumber has more Vitamin K, while Ginger has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Ginger's daily need coverage for Copper is 21% higher.
  • Ginger contains 164 times less Vitamin K than Cucumber. Cucumber contains 16.4µg of Vitamin K, while Ginger contains 0.1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Ginger root, raw.

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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%
Ginger
Ginger
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.3%
Contains more IronIron +114.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +451.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg

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%
Ginger
Ginger
6
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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +665.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +380%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.025mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.034mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Ginger
Ginger
4
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180%
Contains more FatsFats +581.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389.5%
Contains more OtherOther +102.6%

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
Ginger
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2980%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +381.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cucumber Ginger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Ginger Opinion
Calories 15kcal 80kcal Ginger
Protein 0.65g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.11g 0.75g Ginger
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5mg Ginger
Net carbs 3.13g 15.77g Ginger
Carbs 3.63g 17.77g Ginger
Magnesium 13mg 43mg Ginger
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Potassium 147mg 415mg Ginger
Iron 0.28mg 0.6mg Ginger
Sugar 1.67g 1.7g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 2g Ginger
Copper 0.041mg 0.226mg Ginger
Zinc 0.2mg 0.34mg Ginger
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg 34mg Ginger
Sodium 2mg 13mg Cucumber
Vitamin A 105IU 0IU Cucumber
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.26mg Ginger
Manganese 0.079mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.025mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.034mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.203mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.16mg Ginger
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0.1µg Cucumber
Folate 7µg 11µg Ginger
Choline 6mg 28.8mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.203g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.154g Ginger
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.019mg 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.029mg 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.029mg 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.006mg 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.022mg 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.01mg 0.03mg Ginger
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.