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Oatmeal vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oatmeal and Cucumber different?

  • Oatmeal is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Selenium, while Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need of Iron 71% more than Cucumber.
  • Oatmeal contains 31 times more Vitamin B3 than Cucumber. Oatmeal contains 3.025mg of Vitamin B3, while Cucumber contains 0.098mg.

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Cucumber, with peel, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
8
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +2028.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%
Contains more Zinc +210%
Contains more Copper +61%
Contains more Manganese +606.3%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Contains more Potassium +141%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +2028.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%
Contains more Zinc +210%
Contains more Copper +61%
Contains more Manganese +606.3%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Contains more Potassium +141%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%

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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
8
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +312.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +863%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +625%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
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 +312.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +863%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +551.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +625%
Contains more Folate +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +264.6%
Contains more Fats +1136.4%
Contains more Carbs +221.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +264.6%
Contains more Fats +1136.4%
Contains more Carbs +221.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +13.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7720%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1231.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7720%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1231.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
3
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Starch +1149.4%
Contains more Sucrose +866.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Oatmeal
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 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 Starch +1149.4%
Contains more Sucrose +866.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Oatmeal Cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 3.13g Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 0.65g Oatmeal
Fats 1.36g 0.11g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 3.63g Oatmeal
Calories 68kcal 15kcal Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g 0.83g Oatmeal
Fructose 0g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 0.46g 1.67g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 0.5g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 16mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 0.28mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 24mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 147mg Cucumber
Sodium 49mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.62mg 0.2mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.041mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.079mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 0.3µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 105IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.03mg Oatmeal
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.027mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.033mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.098mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.259mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.04mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 7µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.005mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg 0.019mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.021mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg 0.029mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg 0.029mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg 0.006mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.019mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg 0.022mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg 0.01mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.005g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.032g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.