Cucumber vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cucumber and Lime
- Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K, yet Lime is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lime is 29% higher.
- Cucumber contains 27 times more Vitamin K than Lime. Cucumber contains 16.4µg of Vitamin K, while Lime contains 0.6µg.
Food types used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Limes, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +81.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +887.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +114.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +58.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +110% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2633.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +17.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +939.3% |
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +633.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +81.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.4% |
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Protein
~0.7g
~equal in
Water
~88.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +280% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 15kcal | 30kcal | |
Protein | 0.65g | 0.7g | |
Fats | 0.11g | 0.2g | |
Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 29.1mg | |
Net carbs | 3.13g | 7.74g | |
Carbs | 3.63g | 10.54g | |
Magnesium | 13mg | 6mg | |
Calcium | 16mg | 33mg | |
Potassium | 147mg | 102mg | |
Iron | 0.28mg | 0.6mg | |
Sugar | 1.67g | 1.69g | |
Fiber | 0.5g | 2.8g | |
Copper | 0.041mg | 0.065mg | |
Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.11mg | |
Starch | 0.83g | ||
Phosphorus | 24mg | 18mg | |
Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
Vitamin A | 105IU | 50IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 5µg | 2µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.22mg | |
Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.008mg | |
Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.03mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.2mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.217mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.043mg | |
Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 0.6µg | |
Folate | 7µg | 8µg | |
Choline | 6mg | 5.1mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.022g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.019g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.055g | |
Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.003mg | |
Threonine | 0.019mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.021mg | ||
Leucine | 0.029mg | ||
Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.014mg | |
Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.002mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | ||
Valine | 0.022mg | ||
Histidine | 0.01mg | ||
Fructose | 0.87g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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