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Feta vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Feta and Cucumber

  • Feta is richer than Cucumber in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Feta is 75% higher.
  • Cucumber contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
Feta
6
:
4
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +2981.3%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1304.2%
Contains more Zinc +1340%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Contains more Potassium +137.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +182.1%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2981.3%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1304.2%
Contains more Zinc +1340%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Contains more Potassium +137.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +182.1%

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.
Feta
Feta
10
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2457.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +911.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +811.1%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
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 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2457.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +911.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +811.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +2086.2%
Contains more Fats +19245.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Other +1268.4%
Contains more Water +72.5%
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +2086.2%
Contains more Fats +19245.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Other +1268.4%
Contains more Water +72.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1746.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1746.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 3.13g Feta
Protein 14.21g 0.65g Feta
Fats 21.28g 0.11g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 3.63g Feta
Calories 264kcal 15kcal Feta
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 4.09g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 0g 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 493mg 16mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 0.28mg Feta
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 24mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 147mg Cucumber
Sodium 917mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 2.88mg 0.2mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.028mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 15µg 0.3µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 105IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 5µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.03mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.027mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.033mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.098mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.259mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.04mg Feta
Folate 32µg 7µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.005mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.019mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.021mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 0.029mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.029mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.006mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.019mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.022mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.01mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 14.946g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 0.005g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.032g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
57%
Feta
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.909g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.1)

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.