Cucumber vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cucumber and mashed potato
- Cucumber is richer in vitamin K, yet mashed potato is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for mashed potato is 13% higher.
- Cucumber contains 3 times more vitamin K than mashed potato. Cucumber contains 16.4µg of vitamin K, while mashed potato contains 5.9µg.
- Cucumber contains less sodium.
- Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.
Food types used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed.
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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 CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +178% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +760% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1002% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 2mg | 306mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 1.342g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 5.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 5% | |
| Starch | 0.83g | 12.1g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 43µg | 4% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 0.11g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 14.65g | 4% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 286mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.577g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 1.65g | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 13.4mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.13g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.67g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +153.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2463.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +231.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.032 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4093.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +280% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +335% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1357.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +233.3% |
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