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.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ginger is 10, while the glycemic index of cucumber is 21.
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.041mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 16.4µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 147mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.079mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.5g | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 3.63g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 15kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 2.8mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 0.65g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.259mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.