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Edamame vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Edamame and Cucumber?

  • Edamame is richer than Cucumber in Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 76% more.
  • Edamame has 13 times more Manganese than Cucumber. While Edamame has 1.024mg of Manganese, Cucumber has only 0.079mg.

We used Edamame, frozen, prepared and Cucumber, with peel, raw 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.
Edamame
Edamame
9
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +293.8%
Contains more Iron +710.7%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +604.2%
Contains more Potassium +196.6%
Contains more Zinc +585%
Contains more Copper +741.5%
Contains more Manganese +1196.2%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Edamame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +293.8%
Contains more Iron +710.7%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +604.2%
Contains more Potassium +196.6%
Contains more Zinc +585%
Contains more Copper +741.5%
Contains more Manganese +1196.2%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Edamame
Edamame
10
:
0
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +4342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.8%
Edamame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Cucumber
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +4342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +1732.3%
Contains more Fats +4627.3%
Contains more Carbs +145.5%
Contains more Other +218.4%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Edamame
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +1732.3%
Contains more Fats +4627.3%
Contains more Carbs +145.5%
Contains more Other +218.4%
Contains more Water +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6637.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Edamame
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6637.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
3
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Starch +81.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3633.3%
Contains more Maltose +9400%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +625%
Edamame
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cucumber
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
Contains more Starch +81.9%
Contains more Sucrose +3633.3%
Contains more Maltose +9400%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +625%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 3.13g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 0.65g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.11g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 3.63g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 15kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g 0.83g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 2.18g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 5.2g 0.5g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 16mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.28mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 13mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 24mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 147mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 1.37mg 0.2mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.041mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.079mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.3µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 105IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 5µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.03mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 2.8mg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.027mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.033mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.098mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.259mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.04mg Edamame
Folate 311µg 7µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 16.4µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.005mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.019mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.021mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.029mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.029mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.006mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.019mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.022mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.01mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.037g Cucumber
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.005g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.032g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Cucumber
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
42%
Edamame
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.583g)
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients
  2. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.