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Cucumber vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cucumber and chia seeds

  • Cucumber contains less fiber, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1 than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 136% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2476.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3843.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.9%
Contains more IronIron +2657.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2153.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2190%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3483.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3346.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18300%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8910.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1541.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2444.6%
Contains more FatsFats +27845.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1060.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1163.2%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46080%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73853.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 23.665g 158%
Fiber 0.5g 34.4g 136%
Phosphorus 24mg 860mg 119%
Manganese 0.079mg 2.723mg 115%
Selenium 0.3µg 55.2µg 100%
Copper 0.041mg 0.924mg 98%
Iron 0.28mg 7.72mg 93%
Magnesium 13mg 335mg 77%
Calcium 16mg 631mg 62%
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 8.83mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.62mg 49%
Fats 0.11g 30.74g 47%
Zinc 0.2mg 4.58mg 40%
Protein 0.65g 16.54g 32%
Calories 15kcal 486kcal 24%
Saturated fat 0.037g 3.33g 15%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 14%
Carbs 3.63g 42.12g 13%
Folate 7µg 49µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.17mg 11%
Potassium 147mg 407mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 2.309g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Choline 6mg 1%
Fructose 0.87g 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 1.6mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 3.13g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 1.67g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.293g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.