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Horseradish vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Horseradish and Cucumber

  • Horseradish has more Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Horseradish covers your daily Vitamin C needs 25% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber has 210 times less Sodium than Horseradish. Horseradish has 420mg of Sodium, while Cucumber has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Horseradish, prepared 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.
Horseradish
Horseradish
9
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.3%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Copper +41.5%
Contains more Manganese +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Horseradish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 16% 20% 14% 22% 55% 23% 20% 17% 16%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.3%
Contains more Zinc +315%
Contains more Copper +41.5%
Contains more Manganese +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +833.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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.
Horseradish
Horseradish
4
:
6
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin C +789.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5150%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1161.5%
Horseradish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 83% 2% 6% 8% 6% 17% 43% 0% 4%
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 C +789.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5150%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1161.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horseradish
Horseradish
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +81.5%
Contains more Fats +527.3%
Contains more Carbs +211%
Contains more Other +363.2%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Horseradish
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 +81.5%
Contains more Fats +527.3%
Contains more Carbs +211%
Contains more Other +363.2%
Contains more Water +11.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horseradish
Horseradish
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +959.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Horseradish
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +959.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 7.99g 3.13g Horseradish
Protein 1.18g 0.65g Horseradish
Fats 0.69g 0.11g Horseradish
Carbs 11.29g 3.63g Horseradish
Calories 48kcal 15kcal Horseradish
Starch 0g 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 7.99g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 3.3g 0.5g Horseradish
Calcium 56mg 16mg Horseradish
Iron 0.42mg 0.28mg Horseradish
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Horseradish
Phosphorus 31mg 24mg Horseradish
Potassium 246mg 147mg Horseradish
Sodium 420mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.83mg 0.2mg Horseradish
Copper 0.058mg 0.041mg Horseradish
Manganese 0.126mg 0.079mg Horseradish
Selenium 2.8µg 0.3µg Horseradish
Vitamin A 2IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 24.9mg 2.8mg Horseradish
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.027mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.033mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.098mg Horseradish
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.04mg Horseradish
Folate 57µg 7µg Horseradish
Vitamin K 1.3µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.13g 0.005g Horseradish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.032g Horseradish

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is better in case of low diet
Horseradish 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
14%
Horseradish
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.