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Cucumber vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cucumber and Yolk

  • The amount of Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D in Yolk is higher than in Cucumber.
  • Yolk covers your daily Cholesterol needs 362% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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.
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Yolk
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Manganese +43.6%
Contains more Calcium +706.3%
Contains more Iron +875%
Contains more Phosphorus +1525%
Contains more Zinc +1050%
Contains more Copper +87.8%
Contains more Selenium +18566.7%
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Manganese +43.6%
Contains more Calcium +706.3%
Contains more Iron +875%
Contains more Phosphorus +1525%
Contains more Zinc +1050%
Contains more Copper +87.8%
Contains more Selenium +18566.7%

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2242.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1273.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +551.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1054.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Folate +1985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2242.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1273.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +551.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1054.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Folate +1985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains more Water +82%
Contains more Protein +2340%
Contains more Fats +24027.3%
Contains more Other +347.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +82%
Contains more Protein +2340%
Contains more Fats +24027.3%
Contains more Other +347.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13037.5%
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13037.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +322.2%
Contains more Fructose +1142.9%
Contains more Sucrose +133.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +600%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +322.2%
Contains more Fructose +1142.9%
Contains more Sucrose +133.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +600%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cucumber Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 3.13g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 0.65g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 0.11g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 3.63g 3.59g Cucumber
Calories 15kcal 322kcal Yolk
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g 0.07g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g 0.56g Yolk
Fiber 0.5g 0g Cucumber
Calcium 16mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0.28mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 13mg 5mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 24mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 147mg 109mg Cucumber
Sodium 2mg 48mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.041mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.079mg 0.055mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 105IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 2.8mg 0mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.098mg 0.024mg Cucumber
Vitamin B5 0.259mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 7µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0.7µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.019mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.029mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.029mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.006mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.022mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.01mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.037g 9.551g Cucumber
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.032g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cucumber Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cucumber
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.514g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.