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Cucumber vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cucumber and Raisin

  • Cucumber has more Vitamin K, however, Raisin is higher in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Raisin covers your daily need of Copper 31% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber has 5 times more Vitamin K than Raisin. While Cucumber has 16.4µg of Vitamin K, Raisin has only 3.5µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cucumber, with peel, raw and Raisins, seedless.

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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 -81.8%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +571.4%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +409.5%
Contains more Copper +675.6%
Contains more Manganese +278.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
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 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +571.4%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +409.5%
Contains more Copper +675.6%
Contains more Manganese +278.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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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Raisin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.6%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
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% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.6%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +368.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +517.2%
Contains more Protein +372.3%
Contains more Fats +318.2%
Contains more Carbs +2081.3%
Contains more Other +389.5%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more Water +517.2%
Contains more Protein +372.3%
Contains more Fats +318.2%
Contains more Carbs +2081.3%
Contains more Other +389.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +225.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1400%
Contains more Glucose +3551.3%
Contains more Fructose +3311.5%
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
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +225.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1400%
Contains more Glucose +3551.3%
Contains more Fructose +3311.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Raisin Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 75.48g Raisin
Protein 0.65g 3.07g Raisin
Fats 0.11g 0.46g Raisin
Carbs 3.63g 79.18g Raisin
Calories 15kcal 299kcal Raisin
Starch 0.83g 2.7g Raisin
Fructose 0.87g 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 1.67g 59.19g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 3.7g Raisin
Calcium 16mg 50mg Raisin
Iron 0.28mg 1.88mg Raisin
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Raisin
Phosphorus 24mg 101mg Raisin
Potassium 147mg 749mg Raisin
Sodium 2mg 11mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Raisin
Copper 0.041mg 0.318mg Raisin
Manganese 0.079mg 0.299mg Raisin
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Raisin
Vitamin A 105IU 0IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.12mg Raisin
Vitamin C 2.8mg 2.3mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.106mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.125mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.766mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.095mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.174mg Raisin
Folate 7µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin K 16.4µg 3.5µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.019mg 0.077mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.057mg Raisin
Leucine 0.029mg 0.096mg Raisin
Lysine 0.029mg 0.084mg Raisin
Methionine 0.006mg 0.021mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.065mg Raisin
Valine 0.022mg 0.083mg Raisin
Histidine 0.01mg 0.072mg Raisin
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.058g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.051g Raisin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.037g Raisin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Raisin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Raisin
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
12%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.52g)
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 - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

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

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