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Cucumber vs. Portobello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cucumber and Portobello different?

  • Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K, while Portobello is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Portobello covers your daily need of Selenium 39% more than Cucumber.

Cucumber, with peel, raw and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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.
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.3%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +848.8%
Contains more Selenium +7200%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.3%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +848.8%
Contains more Selenium +7200%
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6282.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +387.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6282.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +387.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +171.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +404.6%
Contains more Fats +427.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Other +173.7%
Equal in Water - 90.66
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Protein +404.6%
Contains more Fats +427.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Other +173.7%
Equal in Water - 90.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +93%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +197.4%
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
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +93%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +197.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Portobello Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 2.24g Cucumber
Protein 0.65g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.11g 0.58g Portobello
Carbs 3.63g 4.44g Portobello
Calories 15kcal 29kcal Portobello
Starch 0.83g 0.43g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g 0g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 2.26g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 2.2g Portobello
Calcium 16mg 3mg Cucumber
Iron 0.28mg 0.4mg Portobello
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Phosphorus 24mg 135mg Portobello
Potassium 147mg 437mg Portobello
Sodium 2mg 11mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.65mg Portobello
Copper 0.041mg 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.079mg 0.067mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin A 105IU 0IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0mg Cucumber
Vitamin D 0IU 14IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.072mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.122mg Portobello
Folate 7µg 19µg Portobello
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.019mg 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.029mg 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.029mg 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.006mg 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.022mg 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.01mg 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.064g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Portobello
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
30%
Portobello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
40%
Portobello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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