Cucumber vs Yam - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Cucumber and Yam?
- Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K, yet Yam is richer in Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
- Yam's daily need coverage for Potassium is 20% higher.
- Cucumber has 7 times more Vitamin K than Yam. Cucumber has 16.4µg of Vitamin K, while Yam has 2.3µg.
We used Cucumber, with peel, raw and Yam, raw types in this comparison.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-77.8%
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Iron
+92.9%
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Magnesium
+61.5%
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Phosphorus
+129.2%
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Potassium
+455.1%
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Zinc
+20%
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Copper
+334.1%
Equal in Calcium - 17
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Sodium
-77.8%
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Iron
+92.9%
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Magnesium
+61.5%
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Phosphorus
+129.2%
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Potassium
+455.1%
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Zinc
+20%
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Copper
+334.1%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin K
+613%
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Vitamin A
+31.4%
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Vitamin E
+1066.7%
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Vitamin C
+510.7%
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Vitamin B1
+314.8%
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Vitamin B3
+463.3%
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Vitamin B5
+21.2%
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Vitamin B6
+632.5%
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Folate
+228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
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Vitamin K
+613%
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Vitamin A
+31.4%
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Vitamin E
+1066.7%
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Vitamin C
+510.7%
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Vitamin B1
+314.8%
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Vitamin B3
+463.3%
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Vitamin B5
+21.2%
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Vitamin B6
+632.5%
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Folate
+228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+36.8%
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Protein
+135.4%
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Fats
+54.5%
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Carbs
+668%
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+115.8%
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+36.8%
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+135.4%
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+54.5%
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Carbs
+668%
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+115.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+137.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
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Monounsaturated Fat
+20%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+137.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 3.13g | 23.78g |
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Protein | 0.65g | 1.53g |
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Fats | 0.11g | 0.17g |
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Carbs | 3.63g | 27.88g |
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Calories | 15kcal | 118kcal |
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Starch | 0.83g |
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Fructose | 0.87g |
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Sugar | 1.67g | 0.5g |
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Fiber | 0.5g | 4.1g |
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Calcium | 16mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 0.28mg | 0.54mg |
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Magnesium | 13mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 24mg | 55mg |
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Potassium | 147mg | 816mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 9mg |
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Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.24mg |
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Copper | 0.041mg | 0.178mg |
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Vitamin A | 105IU | 138IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 5µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.35mg |
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Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 17.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.112mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.552mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.314mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.293mg |
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Folate | 7µg | 23µg |
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Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 2.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.012mg |
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Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.054mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.052mg |
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Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.096mg |
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Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.059mg |
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Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.021mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.071mg |
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Valine | 0.022mg | 0.062mg |
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Histidine | 0.01mg | 0.034mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.037g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.076g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%

25%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is cheaper?

Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.037 g)