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Cucumber vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cucumber and Mousse?

  • Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K, yet Mousse is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mousse's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 47% more.
  • Cucumber has 10 times more Vitamin K than Mousse. While Cucumber has 16.4µg of Vitamin K, Mousse has only 1.6µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cucumber is lower.

We used Cucumber, with peel, raw and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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
3
:
7
Mousse
Mousse
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.5%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +82.9%
Contains more Selenium +2366.7%
Equal in Potassium - 143
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Mousse
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +96.4%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.5%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +82.9%
Contains more Selenium +2366.7%
Equal in Potassium - 143

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
3
:
9
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin K +925%
Contains more Vitamin A +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +521.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
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%
Mousse
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 11% 0% 1% 12% 48% 3% 32% 14% 12% 59% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin K +925%
Contains more Vitamin A +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +521.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cucumber
Cucumber
1
:
4
Mousse
Mousse
Contains more Water +51.3%
Contains more Protein +536.9%
Contains more Fats +14445.5%
Contains more Carbs +342.7%
Contains more Other +123.7%
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Mousse
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Water +51.3%
Contains more Protein +536.9%
Contains more Fats +14445.5%
Contains more Carbs +342.7%
Contains more Other +123.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cucumber
Cucumber
1
:
2
Mousse
Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2646.9%
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Mousse
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2646.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 15.47g Mousse
Protein 0.65g 4.14g Mousse
Fats 0.11g 16g Mousse
Carbs 3.63g 16.07g Mousse
Calories 15kcal 225kcal Mousse
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 14.81g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 0.6g Mousse
Calcium 16mg 96mg Mousse
Iron 0.28mg 0.55mg Mousse
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Mousse
Phosphorus 24mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 147mg 143mg Cucumber
Sodium 2mg 38mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.64mg Mousse
Copper 0.041mg 0.075mg Mousse
Manganese 0.079mg 0.059mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 105IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.51mg Mousse
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.1mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.045mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.146mg Mousse
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.058mg Mousse
Folate 7µg 15µg Mousse
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 16.4µg 1.6µg 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 140mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 9.151g Cucumber
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.879g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Mousse
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
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mousse
Mousse is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.