Cucumber vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cucumber and Russet potato

Cucumber has more Vitamin K, while Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin C.
Russet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 24% higher.
Russet potato contains 8 times less Vitamin K than Cucumber. Cucumber contains 16.4µg of Vitamin K, while Russet potato contains 2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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.

Cucumber

Russet potato

Contains less Sodium -85.7%

Contains more Calcium +12.5%

Contains more Iron +282.1%

Contains more Magnesium +130.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +195.8%

Contains more Potassium +274.1%

Contains more Zinc +75%

Contains more Copper +161%

Contains more Manganese +188.6%

Contains more Selenium +66.7%

Cucumber

Russet potato

Contains less Sodium -85.7%

Contains more Calcium +12.5%

Contains more Iron +282.1%

Contains more Magnesium +130.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +195.8%

Contains more Potassium +274.1%

Contains more Zinc +75%

Contains more Copper +161%

Contains more Manganese +188.6%

Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.

Cucumber

Russet potato

Contains more Vitamin A +950%

Contains more Vitamin K +720%

Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%

Contains more Vitamin C +196.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +785%

Contains more Folate +271.4%

Cucumber

Russet potato

Contains more Vitamin A +950%

Contains more Vitamin K +720%

Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%

Contains more Vitamin C +196.4%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.1%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +785%

Contains more Folate +271.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cucumber

Russet potato

Contains more Water +27.9%

Contains more Protein +304.6%

Contains more Fats +18.2%

Contains more Carbs +490.6%

Contains more Other +255.3%

Cucumber

Protein: 0.65 g

Fats: 0.11 g

Carbs: 3.63 g

Water: 95.23 g

Other: 0.38 g

Russet potato

Protein: 2.63 g

Fats: 0.13 g

Carbs: 21.44 g

Water: 74.45 g

Other: 1.35 g

Contains more Water +27.9%

Contains more Protein +304.6%

Contains more Fats +18.2%

Contains more Carbs +490.6%

Contains more Other +255.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cucumber

Russet potato

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%

Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.8%

Cucumber

Saturated Fat: 0.037 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g

Russet potato

Saturated Fat: 0.032 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66.7%

Contains less Saturated Fat -13.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cucumber

Russet potato

Contains more Glucose +105.4%

Contains more Fructose +171.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +2002.4%

Contains more Sucrose +1200%

Cucumber

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

Russet potato

Starch: 17.45 g

Sucrose: 0.39 g

Glucose: 0.37 g

Fructose: 0.32 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Glucose +105.4%

Contains more Fructose +171.9%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Starch +2002.4%

Contains more Sucrose +1200%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	3.13g	19.14g
Protein	0.65g	2.63g
Fats	0.11g	0.13g
Carbs	3.63g	21.44g
Calories	15kcal	97kcal
Starch	0.83g	17.45g
Fructose	0.87g	0.32g
Sugar	1.67g	1.08g
Fiber	0.5g	2.3g
Calcium	16mg	18mg
Iron	0.28mg	1.07mg
Magnesium	13mg	30mg
Phosphorus	24mg	71mg
Potassium	147mg	550mg
Sodium	2mg	14mg
Zinc	0.2mg	0.35mg
Copper	0.041mg	0.107mg
Manganese	0.079mg	0.228mg
Selenium	0.3µg	0.5µg
Vitamin A	105IU	10IU
Vitamin A RAE	5µg	1µg
Vitamin E	0.03mg	0.07mg
Vitamin C	2.8mg	8.3mg
Vitamin B1	0.027mg	0.067mg
Vitamin B2	0.033mg	0.048mg
Vitamin B3	0.098mg	1.348mg
Vitamin B5	0.259mg	0.38mg
Vitamin B6	0.04mg	0.354mg
Folate	7µg	26µg
Vitamin K	16.4µg	2µg
Tryptophan	0.005mg	0.027mg
Threonine	0.019mg	0.086mg
Isoleucine	0.021mg	0.085mg
Leucine	0.029mg	0.125mg
Lysine	0.029mg	0.137mg
Methionine	0.006mg	0.041mg
Phenylalanine	0.019mg	0.104mg
Valine	0.022mg	0.131mg
Histidine	0.01mg	0.044mg
Saturated Fat	0.037g	0.032g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.005g	0.003g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.032g	0.054g

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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

18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

23%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)

Which food is cheaper?

Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Cucumber vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Differences between Cucumber and Russet potato

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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