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Garden asparagus vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Garden asparagus and Cucumber?

  • Cucumber has less Iron, Vitamin K, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Fiber, and Vitamin B3 than Garden asparagus.
  • Garden asparagus's daily need coverage for Iron is 23% higher.
  • Garden asparagus has 38 times more Vitamin E than Cucumber. Garden asparagus has 1.13mg of Vitamin E , while Cucumber has 0.03mg.

We used Asparagus, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
9
:
0
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +664.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +361%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Sodium - 2
Garden asparagus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +664.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +361%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
10
:
0
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +620%
Contains more Vitamin E +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +898%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +153.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.259
Garden asparagus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
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 +620%
Contains more Vitamin E +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +898%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +153.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.259

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +238.5%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Equal in Water - 95.23
Garden asparagus
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 +238.5%
Contains more Other +52.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
1
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
Garden asparagus
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus
2
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Sucrose +666.7%
Contains more Fructose +14.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +16.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Garden asparagus
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +666.7%
Contains more Fructose +14.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +16.9%
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.
Garden asparagus Cucumber
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 3.13g Cucumber
Protein 2.2g 0.65g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.11g Garden asparagus
Carbs 3.88g 3.63g Garden asparagus
Calories 20kcal 15kcal Garden asparagus
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 1g 0.87g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 2.1g 0.5g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 16mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 0.28mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 24mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 147mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.54mg 0.2mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.189mg 0.041mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.079mg Garden asparagus
Selenium 2.3µg 0.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 105IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 5µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.03mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2.8mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.033mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.098mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.259mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.04mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 7µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin K 41.6µg 16.4µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.005mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.019mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.021mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.029mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.029mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.006mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.019mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.022mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.01mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.005g Cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.032g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus 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
29%
Garden asparagus
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
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 - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.