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Cucumber vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cucumber and fish sandwiches

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and folate in fish sandwiches is higher than in cucumber.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 32% more than cucumber.
  • Cucumber contains less saturated fat.
  • Fish sandwiches have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56, while the glycemic index of cucumber is 21.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.1%
Contains more IronIron +435.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +145%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +383.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5900%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2093.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +557.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.7%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +96.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1483.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11218.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +635.3%
Contains more OtherOther +460.5%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19453.1%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +57.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +69%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +8600%
~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 Fish sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 6.257g 42%
Selenium 0.3µg 18µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 2mg 602mg 26%
Fats 0.11g 12.45g 19%
Protein 0.65g 10.29g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.21mg 15%
Iron 0.28mg 1.5mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 2.15mg 13%
Phosphorus 24mg 116mg 13%
Calories 15kcal 257kcal 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Folate 7µg 46µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.037g 1.949g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.14mg 8%
Carbs 3.63g 26.69g 8%
Manganese 0.079mg 0.264mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 2.595g 6%
Choline 6mg 28.9mg 4%
Copper 0.041mg 0.075mg 4%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.49mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.55mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 13.6µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.07mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 1g 2%
Potassium 147mg 206mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 0.87g 1.47g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 1.8mg 1%
Net carbs 3.13g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 1.67g 3.53g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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