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Cucumber vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cucumber and Potato wedges

  • Cucumber has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 24% more than Cucumber.

Food varieties used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +168%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Equal in Calcium - 15
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +168%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Equal in Calcium - 15

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 C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%
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% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +39.4%
Contains more Protein +315.4%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +602.5%
Contains more Other +242.1%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +39.4%
Contains more Protein +315.4%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +602.5%
Contains more Other +242.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.8%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 0.65g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.11g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 3.63g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 15kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 0.5g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 16mg 15mg Cucumber
Iron 0.28mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 13mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 24mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 147mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 2mg 49mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg Cucumber
Vitamin A 105IU 0IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 2.8mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.04mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin K 16.4µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.55g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.513g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.