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Cucumber vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cucumber and tuna salad

  • Cucumber has less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, and iron than tuna salad.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily need for selenium, 74% more than cucumber.
  • Cucumber has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cucumber, with peel, raw and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +257.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +253.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +641.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13633.3%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6736.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.26mg

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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2367.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8318.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.2%
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% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57640%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12781.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Tuna salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.3µg 41.2µg 74%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg 50%
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 6.7mg 41%
Protein 0.65g 16.04g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 4.122g 27%
Phosphorus 24mg 178mg 22%
Sodium 2mg 402mg 17%
Fats 0.11g 9.26g 14%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 14%
Copper 0.041mg 0.145mg 12%
Calories 15kcal 187kcal 9%
Iron 0.28mg 1mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.005g 2.887g 7%
Saturated fat 0.037g 1.544g 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.081mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.07mg 3%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.56mg 3%
Carbs 3.63g 9.41g 2%
Manganese 0.079mg 0.04mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 24µg 2%
Choline 6mg 1%
Fructose 0.87g 1%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 2.2mg 1%
Potassium 147mg 178mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 3.13g 9.41g N/A
Calcium 16mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 1.67g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.031mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 0.26mg 0%
Folate 7µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Tuna salad
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%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.507g)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.