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Cucumber vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cucumber and Shortbread?

  • Shortbread is richer than Cucumber in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 40% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cucumber is lower.

We used Cucumber, with peel, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this article.

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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 more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Iron +964.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Copper +119.5%
Contains more Manganese +397.5%
Contains more Selenium +1966.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +67%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Iron +964.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Copper +119.5%
Contains more Manganese +397.5%
Contains more Selenium +1966.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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 +10400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +851.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +1057.1%
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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +10400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +8033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +851.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +1057.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2545.3%
Contains more Protein +726.2%
Contains more Fats +23736.4%
Contains more Carbs +1657%
Contains more Other +171.1%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +2545.3%
Contains more Protein +726.2%
Contains more Fats +23736.4%
Contains more Carbs +1657%
Contains more Other +171.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134060%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25918.8%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134060%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25918.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +111.1%
Contains more Fructose +190%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +4775.9%
Contains more Sucrose +69866.7%
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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +111.1%
Contains more Fructose +190%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +4775.9%
Contains more Sucrose +69866.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 0.65g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0.11g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 3.63g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 15kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 0.83g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.87g 0.3g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 21.65g Cucumber
Fiber 0.5g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 16mg 13mg Cucumber
Iron 0.28mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 13mg 14mg Shortbread
Phosphorus 24mg 66mg Shortbread
Potassium 147mg 88mg Cucumber
Sodium 2mg 353mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.041mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.079mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.3µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 105IU 1IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 7µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 16.4µg 11µg 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
Trans Fat 0g 0.714g Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 8.105g Cucumber
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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