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Cucumber vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cucumber and poppy seed different?

  • Poppy seed is higher than cucumber in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need for manganese, 288% more than cucumber.
  • Cucumber has a higher glycemic index (21) than poppy seed (5).

Cucumber, with peel, raw and Spices, poppy seed types were used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2569.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8887.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +389.1%
Contains more IronIron +3385.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3868.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3525%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8389.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%

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%
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3063%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +517.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1071.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +1500.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2667.7%
Contains more FatsFats +37681.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +674.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1576.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 7% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119540%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89178.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 35%
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
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +105.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7666.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.079mg 6.707mg 288%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 28.569g 190%
Copper 0.041mg 1.627mg 176%
Calcium 16mg 1438mg 142%
Phosphorus 24mg 870mg 121%
Iron 0.28mg 9.76mg 119%
Magnesium 13mg 347mg 80%
Fiber 0.5g 19.5g 76%
Zinc 0.2mg 7.9mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.854mg 69%
Fats 0.11g 41.56g 64%
Protein 0.65g 17.99g 35%
Calories 15kcal 525kcal 26%
Selenium 0.3µg 13.5µg 24%
Saturated fat 0.037g 4.517g 20%
Folate 7µg 82µg 19%
Potassium 147mg 719mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.247mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 5.982g 15%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.77mg 12%
Carbs 3.63g 28.13g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.896mg 5%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.324mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.87g 0.29g 1%
Sodium 2mg 26mg 1%
Choline 6mg 8.8mg 1%
Net carbs 3.13g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 1.67g 2.99g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.471mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.