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Noodles vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Noodles and Cucumber

  • Noodles has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Noodles covers your daily Selenium needs 43% more than Cucumber.

Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
Noodles
Noodles
7
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +139%
Contains more Manganese +298.7%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +286.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +139%
Contains more Manganese +298.7%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +286.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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.
Noodles
Noodles
9
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2019.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.259
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 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 E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +970.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2019.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.259

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +598.5%
Contains more Fats +1781.8%
Contains more Carbs +593.1%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Water +40.6%
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +598.5%
Contains more Fats +1781.8%
Contains more Carbs +593.1%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Water +40.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1625%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1625%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
2
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Maltose +2900%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +985.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 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 +33.3%
Contains more Maltose +2900%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +985.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 3.13g Noodles
Protein 4.54g 0.65g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 0.11g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 3.63g Noodles
Calories 138kcal 15kcal Noodles
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 0.4g 1.67g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 0.5g Noodles
Calcium 12mg 16mg Cucumber
Iron 1.47mg 0.28mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Noodles
Phosphorus 76mg 24mg Noodles
Potassium 38mg 147mg Cucumber
Sodium 5mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.65mg 0.2mg Noodles
Copper 0.098mg 0.041mg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.079mg Noodles
Selenium 23.9µg 0.3µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 5µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.03mg Noodles
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.027mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.033mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 0.098mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.259mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Noodles
Folate 84µg 7µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.005mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg 0.019mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.021mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg 0.029mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg 0.029mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg 0.006mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.019mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg 0.022mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg 0.01mg Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Cucumber
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.005g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.032g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
21%
Noodles
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.