Mustard vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mustard and cucumber
- Mustard has more selenium, iron, manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and magnesium, while cucumber has more vitamin K.
- Mustard's daily need coverage for selenium is 60% higher.
- Cucumber contains 552 times less sodium than mustard. Mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, while cucumber contains 2mg.
- Cucumber has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cucumber is 21, while the glycemic index of mustard is 32.
The food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 | +269.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +293.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +475% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +434.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11066.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +555.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +476.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1071.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +475.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2936.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +786.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43540% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2318.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +600% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +29.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +61.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +278.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Selenium | 33.5µg | 0.3µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 2mg | 48% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.28mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.079mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 0.5g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.027mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 16.4µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 24mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 0.65g | 6% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 0.005g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 0.032g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 0.11g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.033mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 15kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 3.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Potassium | 152mg | 147mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0.83g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
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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?
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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.