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Potato salad vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato salad and Cucumber different?

  • Potato salad has more Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5 than Cucumber.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Potato salad is 23% higher.

Potato salad, home-prepared and Cucumber, with peel, raw 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 Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Contains more Copper +187.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Contains more Zinc +55%
Contains more Copper +187.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%

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 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +808.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.5%
Equal in Folate - 7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 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 A +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +808.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.5%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +312.3%
Contains more Fats +7354.5%
Contains more Carbs +207.7%
Contains more Other +413.2%
Contains more Water +25.3%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 +312.3%
Contains more Fats +7354.5%
Contains more Carbs +207.7%
Contains more Other +413.2%
Contains more Water +25.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11578.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11578.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad 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 Potato salad Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 3.13g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 0.65g Potato salad
Fats 8.2g 0.11g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 3.63g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 15kcal Potato salad
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 1.67g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 0.5g Potato salad
Calcium 19mg 16mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 0.28mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Potato salad
Phosphorus 52mg 24mg Potato salad
Potassium 254mg 147mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.31mg 0.2mg Potato salad
Copper 0.118mg 0.041mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.079mg Potato salad
Selenium 4.1µg 0.3µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 105IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 5µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 10mg 2.8mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.027mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.033mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 0.098mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.259mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.04mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.005mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg 0.019mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.021mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg 0.029mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg 0.029mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.006mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.019mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg 0.022mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg 0.01mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.005g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.032g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.