Kiwi vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kiwi and cucumber
- Cucumber has less vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, copper, and vitamin E than kiwi.
- Kiwi covers your daily need for vitamin C, 100% more than cucumber.
- Kiwi has 49 times more vitamin E than cucumber. While kiwi has 1.46mg of vitamin E, cucumber has only 0.03mg.
- Cucumber has less sugar.
- The glycemic index of kiwi is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kiwifruit, green, 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 | +30.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +217.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +3210.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +372.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +840% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +796.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +400% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +440.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +400% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1800% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 92.7mg | 2.8mg | 100% |
| Vitamin K | 40.3µg | 16.4µg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 1.46mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0.5g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Folate | 25µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 147mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 4.35g | 0.87g | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.66g | 3.63g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.287g | 0.032g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.259mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.341mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 15kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.098mg | 0.079mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.14g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.66g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.99g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.83g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.015mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.061mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.044mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 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?
Kiwi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kiwi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kiwi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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)