Cucumber vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cucumber and Penne
- Cucumber contains less Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Calcium, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat than Penne.
- Penne's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 13% higher.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Cucumber is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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.
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Potassium
+20.5%
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Sodium
-99.2%
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Calcium
+456.3%
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Iron
+185.7%
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Magnesium
+130.8%
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Phosphorus
+391.7%
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Zinc
+450%
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+20.5%
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-99.2%
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Calcium
+456.3%
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Iron
+185.7%
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Magnesium
+130.8%
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Phosphorus
+391.7%
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Zinc
+450%
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.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+31.5%
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Protein
+776.9%
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Fats
+3536.4%
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Carbs
+362.8%
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+189.5%
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+31.5%
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+776.9%
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+3536.4%
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+362.8%
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+189.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19900%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1150%
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Saturated Fat
-98.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19900%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1150%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.13g | 14.1g |
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| Protein | 0.65g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 0.11g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 3.63g | 16.8g |
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| Calories | 15kcal | 126kcal |
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| Starch | 0.83g |
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| Fructose | 0.87g |
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| Sugar | 1.67g | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 24mg | 118mg |
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| Potassium | 147mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 248mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.041mg |
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| Manganese | 0.079mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 105IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.019mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.029mg |
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| Methionine | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg |
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| Valine | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.01mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.4g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.