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Cucumber vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cucumber and Jerky?

  • Jerky is richer than Cucumber in Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 90% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cucumber is lower.

We used Cucumber, with peel, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types 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.
Cucumber
Cucumber
1
:
9
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +1835.7%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1595.8%
Contains more Potassium +306.1%
Contains more Zinc +3955%
Contains more Copper +453.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +3466.7%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +1835.7%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1595.8%
Contains more Potassium +306.1%
Contains more Zinc +3955%
Contains more Copper +453.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +3466.7%

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.
Cucumber
Cucumber
4
:
8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +613%
Contains more Vitamin E +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1667.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.5%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cucumber
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +613%
Contains more Vitamin E +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1667.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.5%
Contains more Folate +1814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cucumber
Cucumber
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Water +307.7%
Contains more Protein +5007.7%
Contains more Fats +23172.7%
Contains more Carbs +203%
Contains more Other +1700%
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Water +307.7%
Contains more Protein +5007.7%
Contains more Fats +23172.7%
Contains more Carbs +203%
Contains more Other +1700%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cucumber
Cucumber
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3059.4%
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3059.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 0.65g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.11g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 3.63g 11g Jerky
Calories 15kcal 410kcal Jerky
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 9g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 16mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 0.28mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 13mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 24mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 147mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 2mg 2081mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.041mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.079mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 0.3µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 105IU 0IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.163mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 7µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 16.4µg 2.3µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 10.85g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 2079mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.813g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.