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Cucumber vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cucumber and merlot?

    We used Cucumber, with peel, raw and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot 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.
    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%
    Merlot
    2
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
    Contains more CopperCopper +272.7%
    Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
    Contains more IronIron +64.3%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.1%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~23mg

    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%
    Merlot
    2
    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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +763.3%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +600%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.6%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.031mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
    Merlot
    1
    3% 87% 11%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 2.51 g
    Water: 86.59 g
    Other: 10.83 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +828.6%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.6%
    Contains more OtherOther +2750%
    ~equal in Water ~86.59g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Cucumber Merlot DV% diff.
    Vitamin K 16.4µg 14%
    Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.03mg 5%
    Calories 15kcal 83kcal 3%
    Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg 3%
    Copper 0.041mg 0.011mg 3%
    Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
    Folate 7µg 1µg 2%
    Manganese 0.079mg 0.132mg 2%
    Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.005mg 2%
    Iron 0.28mg 0.46mg 2%
    Vitamin A 5µg 1%
    Choline 6mg 1%
    Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.224mg 1%
    Protein 0.65g 0.07g 1%
    Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.057mg 1%
    Fructose 0.87g 1%
    Zinc 0.2mg 0.14mg 1%
    Calcium 16mg 8mg 1%
    Potassium 147mg 127mg 1%
    Fats 0.11g 0g 0%
    Net carbs 3.13g 2.51g N/A
    Carbs 3.63g 2.51g 0%
    Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
    Sugar 1.67g 0.62g N/A
    Starch 0.83g 0%
    Phosphorus 24mg 23mg 0%
    Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
    Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg 0%
    Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.031mg 0%
    Saturated fat 0.037g 0%
    Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 0%
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
    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%

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Cucumber Merlot
    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
    2%
    Merlot
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Cucumber
    8%
    Merlot

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Merlot
    Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Merlot
    Merlot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
    Merlot
    Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Merlot
    Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Cucumber
    Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Cucumber
    Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Cucumber
    Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Cucumber
    Cucumber is relatively richer in vitamins

    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. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/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.