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Edible mushroom vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Edible mushroom and Cucumber

  • Edible mushroom has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily Copper needs 31% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber contains 37 times less Vitamin B3 than Edible mushroom. Edible mushroom contains 3.607mg of Vitamin B3, while Cucumber contains 0.098mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, white, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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.
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.3%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +675.6%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Manganese +68.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.3%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +675.6%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Manganese +68.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3580.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +478%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3580.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +478%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +375.4%
Contains more Fats +209.1%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Equal in Water - 95.23
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
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 +375.4%
Contains more Fats +209.1%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +94.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +411.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +94.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +411.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 3.13g Cucumber
Protein 3.09g 0.65g Edible mushroom
Fats 0.34g 0.11g Edible mushroom
Carbs 3.26g 3.63g Cucumber
Calories 22kcal 15kcal Edible mushroom
Starch 0g 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.17g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.98g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 1g 0.5g Edible mushroom
Calcium 3mg 16mg Cucumber
Iron 0.5mg 0.28mg Edible mushroom
Magnesium 9mg 13mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 86mg 24mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 318mg 147mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.52mg 0.2mg Edible mushroom
Copper 0.318mg 0.041mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 9.3µg 0.3µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.027mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.033mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.098mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.259mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.04mg Edible mushroom
Folate 17µg 7µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.005mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg 0.019mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.021mg Edible mushroom
Leucine 0.12mg 0.029mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.107mg 0.029mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.031mg 0.006mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.019mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg 0.022mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.005g Cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.032g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
27%
Edible mushroom
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.