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Ginger vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ginger and Cucumber

  • Ginger has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Fiber, while Cucumber has more Vitamin K.
  • Ginger's daily need coverage for Copper is 21% higher.
  • Cucumber contains 8 times less Vitamin B3 than Ginger. Ginger contains 0.75mg of Vitamin B3, while Cucumber contains 0.098mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, 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.
Ginger
Ginger
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +230.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.3%
Contains more IronIron +114.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +451.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg

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.
Ginger
Ginger
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 6.3% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +665.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +380%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.027mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.033mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
4
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 ProteinProtein +180%
Contains more FatsFats +581.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389.5%
Contains more OtherOther +102.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2980%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +381.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Cucumber Opinion
Calories 80kcal 15kcal Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.65g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.11g Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 2.8mg Ginger
Net carbs 15.77g 3.13g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 3.63g Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 13mg Ginger
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Potassium 415mg 147mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.28mg Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 2g 0.5g Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.041mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.2mg Ginger
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Phosphorus 34mg 24mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 2mg Cucumber
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.03mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.079mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.027mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.033mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.098mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.04mg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Folate 11µg 7µg Ginger
Choline 28.8mg 6mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.005g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.032g Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.005mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg 0.019mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.021mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg 0.029mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg 0.029mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg 0.006mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.019mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg 0.022mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg 0.01mg Ginger
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Cucumber
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Ginger
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.