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Cucumber vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cucumber and kit Kat

  • Cucumber is richer in vitamin K, yet kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 90% higher.
  • Cucumber contains 3 times more vitamin K than kit Kat. Cucumber contains 16.4µg of vitamin K, while kit Kat contains 5.2µg.
  • Cucumber contains less saturated fat.
  • Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than kit Kat.

Food types used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +184.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +681.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +257.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +436.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +462.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1566.7%

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.
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% 1.7% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
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 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +380%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +416.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +5742.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +901.5%
Contains more FatsFats +23527.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1679.3%
Contains more OtherOther +236.8%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116780%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2696.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +375%
Contains more FructoseFructose +335%
Contains more StarchStarch +1177.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +133366.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +600%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.037g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.11g 25.99g 40%
Calories 15kcal 518kcal 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Copper 0.041mg 0.22mg 20%
Carbs 3.63g 64.59g 20%
Phosphorus 24mg 135mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.21mg 14%
Protein 0.65g 6.51g 12%
Calcium 16mg 125mg 11%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 5.2µg 9%
Iron 0.28mg 1mg 9%
Selenium 0.3µg 5µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.64mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.117mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.895g 6%
Magnesium 13mg 37mg 6%
Choline 6mg 31mg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Starch 0.83g 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.5mg 3%
Folate 7µg 14µg 2%
Potassium 147mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 24µg 2%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 1g 2%
Fructose 0.87g 0.2g 1%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.09mg 1%
Manganese 0.079mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.13g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 1.67g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.11mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.916g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients

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

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