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Cucumber vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cucumber and Spirulina

  • Cucumber has more Vitamin K, while Spirulina has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 62% higher.
  • Spirulina contains 7 times less Vitamin K than Cucumber. Cucumber contains 16.4µg of Vitamin K, while Spirulina contains 2.5µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cucumber is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, raw.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Iron +896.4%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Copper +1356.1%
Contains more Manganese +135.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
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% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.2%
Contains more Potassium +15.7%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Iron +896.4%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Copper +1356.1%
Contains more Manganese +135.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2

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 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +556%
Contains more Vitamin E +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
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 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +556%
Contains more Vitamin E +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Folate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50%
Contains more Protein +810.8%
Contains more Fats +254.5%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Equal in Water - 90.67
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Carbs +50%
Contains more Protein +810.8%
Contains more Fats +254.5%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Equal in Water - 90.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.3%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 2.02g Cucumber
Protein 0.65g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.11g 0.39g Spirulina
Carbs 3.63g 2.42g Cucumber
Calories 15kcal 26kcal Spirulina
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 0.3g Spirulina
Fiber 0.5g 0.4g Cucumber
Calcium 16mg 12mg Cucumber
Iron 0.28mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 13mg 19mg Spirulina
Phosphorus 24mg 11mg Cucumber
Potassium 147mg 127mg Cucumber
Sodium 2mg 98mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.2mg
Copper 0.041mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.079mg 0.186mg Spirulina
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 105IU 56IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 3µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0.9mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Cucumber
Folate 7µg 9µg Spirulina
Vitamin K 16.4µg 2.5µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.019mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.029mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.029mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.006mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.022mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.01mg 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.135g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 0.106g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Spirulina
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
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spirulina
Spirulina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.