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.
- The glycemic index of edible mushroom is higher.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +116.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +675.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +258.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3000% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3580.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +478% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +188.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +375.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.3% |
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Water
~95.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.032 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.48 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +94.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +411.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.318mg | 0.041mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.033mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 0.259mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 0.098mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 0.3µg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 16.4µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 147mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.09g | 0.65g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.28mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Folate | 17µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 15kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.34g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.26g | 3.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.26g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.98g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.83g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.12mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
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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
26%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)