Cucumber vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cucumber and peas
- The amount of vitamin B5, fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, iron, copper, folate, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin C in peas is higher than in cucumber.
- Peas cover your daily vitamin B5 needs 3055% more than cucumber.
- Peas have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peas is 54, while the glycemic index of cucumber is 21.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +450% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +322% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +387.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +564.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +533.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +407.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +859.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +351.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1962.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58973.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +57.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +395% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +724.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +280% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +218.8% |
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Saturated fat
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +484.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +112.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +17300% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1700% |
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Lactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 153mg | 3055% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 5.5g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.259mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.525mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 1.54mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.173mg | 15% |
| Folate | 7µg | 63µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.216mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 14.2mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 117mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 2.021mg | 12% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 5.36g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 25.9µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 15.63g | 4% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 271mg | 4% |
| Choline | 6mg | 29.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 40µg | 4% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 84kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.9µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 0.41g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.11g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.13g | 10.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.67g | 5.93g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
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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%
735%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Peas is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)