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Pickled cucumber vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pickled cucumber and Salsify different?

  • Pickled cucumber is higher in Vitamin K, however, Salsify is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pickled cucumber is 52% higher.
  • Pickled cucumber contains 157 times more Vitamin K than Salsify. While Pickled cucumber contains 47µg of Vitamin K, Salsify contains only 0.3µg.
  • Salsify has less Sodium.

Pickles, cucumber, sour and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties 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.
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1130.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Manganese +1809.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1130.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Manganese +1809.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2322.2%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2322.2%
Contains more Folate +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Other +323%
Contains more Protein +727.3%
Contains more Carbs +579.6%
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Other +323%
Contains more Protein +727.3%
Contains more Carbs +579.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.003
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.074
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.003
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.074

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pickled cucumber Salsify
Lower in Sodium 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pickled cucumber Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 1.06g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 0.33g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.2g 0.17g Pickled cucumber
Carbs 2.26g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 11kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 1.06g 2.9g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 1.2g 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 0mg 47mg Salsify
Iron 0.4mg 0.55mg Salsify
Magnesium 4mg 18mg Salsify
Phosphorus 14mg 56mg Salsify
Potassium 23mg 283mg Salsify
Sodium 1208mg 16mg Salsify
Zinc 0.02mg 0.3mg Salsify
Copper 0.085mg 0.07mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.011mg 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Salsify
Vitamin A 191IU 0IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 1mg 4.6mg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.056mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.392mg Salsify
Vitamin B5 0.038mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 1µg 15µg Salsify
Vitamin K 47µg 0.3µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Isoleucine 0.01mg Pickled cucumber
Leucine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Lysine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Methionine 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Valine 0.011mg Pickled cucumber
Histidine 0.005mg Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.003g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.074g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pickled cucumber Salsify
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
12%
Pickled cucumber
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pickled cucumber
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/nutrients
  2. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.