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Pilaf vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pilaf and Cucumber?

  • Pilaf is richer than Cucumber in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% more.
  • Pilaf has 652 times more Sodium than Cucumber. While Pilaf has 1303mg of Sodium, Cucumber has only 2mg.

We used Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Cucumber, with peel, raw types 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.
Pilaf
Pilaf
9
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +418.8%
Contains more Iron +771.4%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +541.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Zinc +405%
Contains more Copper +304.9%
Contains more Manganese +1016.5%
Contains more Selenium +10700%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Pilaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +418.8%
Contains more Iron +771.4%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +541.7%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Zinc +405%
Contains more Copper +304.9%
Contains more Manganese +1016.5%
Contains more Selenium +10700%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Pilaf
Pilaf
9
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6152%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +2928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +3180%
Pilaf
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6152%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +2928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin K +3180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +1503.1%
Contains more Fats +1145.5%
Contains more Carbs +2002.2%
Contains more Other +915.8%
Contains more Water +1084.5%
Pilaf
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 +1503.1%
Contains more Fats +1145.5%
Contains more Carbs +2002.2%
Contains more Other +915.8%
Contains more Water +1084.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1078.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Pilaf
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1078.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
3
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Starch +8481.9%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Maltose +11200%
Contains more Glucose +660%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Pilaf
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 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 Starch +8481.9%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Maltose +11200%
Contains more Glucose +660%
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.
Pilaf Cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 75.11g 3.13g Pilaf
Protein 10.42g 0.65g Pilaf
Fats 1.37g 0.11g Pilaf
Carbs 76.31g 3.63g Pilaf
Calories 359kcal 15kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g 0.83g Pilaf
Fructose 0g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.53g 1.67g Pilaf
Fiber 1.2g 0.5g Pilaf
Calcium 83mg 16mg Pilaf
Iron 2.44mg 0.28mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 13mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg 24mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg 147mg Pilaf
Sodium 1303mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 1.01mg 0.2mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg 0.041mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg 0.079mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg 0.3µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 14IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.03mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 4.1mg 2.8mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.027mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.033mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 0.098mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.259mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.04mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg 7µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.005mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg 0.019mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0.021mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg 0.029mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg 0.029mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg 0.006mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0.019mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg 0.022mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg 0.01mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.307g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g 0.005g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.032g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.