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Edamame vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edamame and Pickled cucumber

  • Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Pickled cucumber has more Vitamin K.
  • Edamame covers your daily need of Folate 78% more than Pickled cucumber.
  • The amount of Sodium in Edamame is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Edamame, frozen, prepared and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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
10
:
0
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +467.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1107.1%
Contains more Potassium +1795.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +6750%
Contains more Copper +305.9%
Contains more Manganese +9209.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Edamame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Pickled cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +467.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1107.1%
Contains more Potassium +1795.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +6750%
Contains more Copper +305.9%
Contains more Manganese +9209.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
9
:
1
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +510%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +939.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Folate +31000%
Contains more Vitamin K +76%
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%
Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +56%
Contains more Vitamin E +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +510%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +939.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Folate +31000%
Contains more Vitamin K +76%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
3
:
2
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Protein +3509.1%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Contains more Carbs +294.2%
Contains more Water +29.3%
Contains more Other +158.7%
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
Pickled cucumber
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +3509.1%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Contains more Carbs +294.2%
Contains more Water +29.3%
Contains more Other +158.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edamame
Edamame
2
:
1
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2561.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Edamame
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Pickled cucumber
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2561.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 1.06g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 0.33g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.2g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 2.26g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 11kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 1.06g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 5.2g 1.2g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 0mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.4mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 4mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 14mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 23mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 1208mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.02mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.085mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.011mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 191IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 10µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.09mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 1mg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.01mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.038mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.009mg Edamame
Folate 311µg 1µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.003mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.009mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.01mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.014mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.014mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.003mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.009mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.011mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.005mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.052g Pickled cucumber
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.003g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.081g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 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 Pickled 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
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.568g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.