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Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw and Cucumber

  • Cucumber has less Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Folate, and Iron.
  • Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw covers your daily Vitamin K needs 72% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber contains 33 times less Vitamin A than Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw. Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw contains 166µg of Vitamin A, while Cucumber contains 5µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 11% 21% 47% 5.3% 5.5% 14% 0.65% 23% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.9%
Contains more IronIron +342.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +126.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.2mg

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.
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 12% 199% 3.6% 0% 14% 14% 6.7% 9% 19% 0% 256% 55% 4.6%
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 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 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3054.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +523.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +942.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 96%
Protein: 1.35 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 95.63 g
Other: 0.57 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 +107.7%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.8%
~equal in Water ~95.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 5% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.43 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +76.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +70.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw Cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw Cucumber Opinion
Calories 13kcal 15kcal Cucumber
Protein 1.35g 0.65g Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Fats 0.22g 0.11g Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin C 3.7mg 2.8mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Net carbs 1.13g 3.13g Cucumber
Carbs 2.23g 3.63g Cucumber
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Calcium 35mg 16mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Potassium 238mg 147mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Iron 1.24mg 0.28mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Sugar 0.94g 1.67g Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Fiber 1.1g 0.5g Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Copper 0.016mg 0.041mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.2mg 0.2mg
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Phosphorus 33mg 24mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Sodium 5mg 2mg Cucumber
Vitamin A 3312IU 105IU Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin A 166µg 5µg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.03mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Manganese 0.179mg 0.079mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.027mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.033mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin B3 0.357mg 0.098mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.04mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Vitamin K 102.3µg 16.4µg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Folate 73µg 7µg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Choline 8.4mg 6mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.037g Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.005g Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.032g Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.005mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Threonine 0.041mg 0.019mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Isoleucine 0.039mg 0.021mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Leucine 0.071mg 0.029mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lysine 0.056mg 0.029mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Methionine 0.014mg 0.006mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.019mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Valine 0.054mg 0.022mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Histidine 0.017mg 0.01mg Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Fructose 0.51g 0.87g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw Cucumber
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
46%
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw
Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168429/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.