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Mandarin orange vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mandarin orange and Cucumber

  • Mandarin orange has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Mandarin orange covers your daily need of Vitamin C 27% more than Cucumber.
  • Mandarin orange has 6 times more Sugar than Cucumber. While Mandarin orange has 10.58g of Sugar, Cucumber has only 1.67g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
:
6
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +102.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Copper - 0.041
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.9%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +102.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Copper - 0.041

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.
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
8
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +548.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.033
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
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 A +548.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.033

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +24.6%
Contains more Fats +181.8%
Contains more Carbs +267.5%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Equal in Other - 0.38
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 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 +24.6%
Contains more Fats +181.8%
Contains more Carbs +267.5%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Equal in Other - 0.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
3
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Sucrose +20066.7%
Contains more Glucose +180.3%
Contains more Fructose +175.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Mandarin orange
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cucumber
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 Sucrose +20066.7%
Contains more Glucose +180.3%
Contains more Fructose +175.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 11.54g 3.13g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 0.65g Mandarin orange
Fats 0.31g 0.11g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 3.63g Mandarin orange
Calories 53kcal 15kcal Mandarin orange
Starch 0g 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 2.4g 0.87g Mandarin orange
Sugar 10.58g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 1.8g 0.5g Mandarin orange
Calcium 37mg 16mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.15mg 0.28mg Cucumber
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 20mg 24mg Cucumber
Potassium 166mg 147mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.07mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.042mg 0.041mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.1µg 0.3µg Cucumber
Vitamin A 681IU 105IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 34µg 5µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.03mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 26.7mg 2.8mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.027mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.033mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 0.098mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.04mg Mandarin orange
Folate 16µg 7µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.016mg 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.028mg 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.032mg 0.029mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.021mg 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.011mg 0.01mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.005g Mandarin orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.032g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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
17%
Mandarin orange
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cucumber
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.