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Portobello vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Portobello and Cucumber different?

  • Portobello is richer in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, while Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Portobello covers your daily need of Selenium 39% more than Cucumber.
  • Portobello contains 64 times more Vitamin B3 than Cucumber. Portobello contains 6.255mg of Vitamin B3, while Cucumber contains 0.098mg.

Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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.
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.3%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +848.8%
Contains more Selenium +7200%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +462.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.3%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +848.8%
Contains more Selenium +7200%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6282.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +387.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6282.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +387.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +404.6%
Contains more Fats +427.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Other +173.7%
Equal in Water - 95.23
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
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 +404.6%
Contains more Fats +427.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Other +173.7%
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +197.4%
Contains more Starch +93%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +197.4%
Contains more Starch +93%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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.
Portobello Cucumber
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 3.13g Cucumber
Protein 3.28g 0.65g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.11g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 3.63g Portobello
Calories 29kcal 15kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 2.26g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 2.2g 0.5g Portobello
Calcium 3mg 16mg Cucumber
Iron 0.4mg 0.28mg Portobello
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Phosphorus 135mg 24mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 147mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.65mg 0.2mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.041mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 21.9µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.027mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.033mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 0.098mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.259mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.04mg Portobello
Folate 19µg 7µg Portobello
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.005mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg 0.019mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.021mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg 0.029mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg 0.029mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg 0.006mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg 0.019mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg 0.022mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg 0.01mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.005g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.032g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello 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
30%
Portobello
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.

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