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Cucumber vs. Hot and sour soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cucumber and Hot and sour soup?

  • Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K, yet Hot and sour soup is richer in Choline.
  • Hot and sour soup's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% higher.
  • Cucumber has 15 times more Vitamin K than Hot and sour soup. Cucumber has 16.4µg of Vitamin K, while Hot and sour soup has 1.1µg.
  • Cucumber contains less Sodium.

We used Cucumber, with peel, raw and Soup, hot and sour, Chinese restaurant types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +57.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Equal in Manganese - 0.085
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 6% 24% 7% 14% 5% 50% 6% 9% 12% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +167.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +57.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Equal in Manganese - 0.085

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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Contains more Vitamin A +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1390.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.026
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
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 3% 8% 3% 0% 7% 8% 10% 14% 15% 6% 13% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1390.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.026
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +296.9%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +218.4%
Equal in Water - 90.65
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 1.21 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Protein +296.9%
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +218.4%
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +871.9%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
28% 35% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.288 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.311 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +871.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +2433.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +192.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1233.3%
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
85% 14%
Starch: 2.43 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.03 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +2433.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +192.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1233.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Hot and sour soup Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 3.85g Hot and sour soup
Protein 0.65g 2.58g Hot and sour soup
Fats 0.11g 1.21g Hot and sour soup
Carbs 3.63g 4.35g Hot and sour soup
Calories 15kcal 39kcal Hot and sour soup
Starch 0.83g 2.43g Hot and sour soup
Fructose 0.87g 0g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 0.42g Hot and sour soup
Fiber 0.5g 0.5g
Calcium 16mg 19mg Hot and sour soup
Iron 0.28mg 0.64mg Hot and sour soup
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg 32mg Hot and sour soup
Potassium 147mg 55mg Cucumber
Sodium 2mg 376mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Hot and sour soup
Copper 0.041mg 0.026mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.079mg 0.085mg Hot and sour soup
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin A 105IU 34IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 9µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.39mg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Hot and sour soup
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.026mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.031mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.507mg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.227mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.064mg Hot and sour soup
Folate 7µg 8µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Hot and sour soup
Vitamin K 16.4µg 1.1µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.019mg Hot and sour soup
Threonine 0.019mg 0.111mg Hot and sour soup
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.08mg Hot and sour soup
Leucine 0.029mg 0.151mg Hot and sour soup
Lysine 0.029mg 153mg Hot and sour soup
Methionine 0.006mg 0.039mg Hot and sour soup
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.085mg Hot and sour soup
Valine 0.022mg 0.092mg Hot and sour soup
Histidine 0.01mg 0.058mg Hot and sour soup
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.229g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.288g Hot and sour soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.311g Hot and sour soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.273g Hot and sour soup
Omega-3 - ALA 0.03g Hot and sour soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Hot and sour soup
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
7%
Hot and sour soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
13%
Hot and sour soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.192g)
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. Hot and sour soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174808/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.