Pickled cucumber vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pickled cucumber and yam
- Pickled cucumber has more vitamin K, while yam has more potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Pickled cucumber covers your daily need for sodium, 52% more than yam.
- Pickled cucumber contains 20 times more vitamin K than yam. While pickled cucumber contains 47µg of vitamin K, yam contains only 2.3µg.
- The amount of sodium in yam is lower.
- Pickled cucumber has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pickled cucumber is 32, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pickles, cucumber, sour and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt.
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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 | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2813% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3272.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1943.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1110% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +718.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2433.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
94.08 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +311.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +351.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1115.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.081 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1208mg | 8mg | 52% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 2.3µg | 37% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 670mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.228mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.371mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 12.1mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.9g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.095mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 2.26g | 27.48g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.152mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.038mg | 0.311mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 49mg | 5% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 116kcal | 5% |
| Folate | 1µg | 16µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.552mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 1.49g | 2% |
| Choline | 3.6mg | 16.2mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.06g | 23.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.06g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.009mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.01mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.014mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.014mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.011mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
10%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pickled cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)