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Potato wedges vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato wedges and Cucumber

  • Cucumber has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 24% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber contains 290 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Cucumber contains 0.005g.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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 +150%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +168%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +168%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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 C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +315.4%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +602.5%
Contains more Other +242.1%
Contains more Water +39.4%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +315.4%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +602.5%
Contains more Other +242.1%
Contains more Water +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato wedges Cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 3.13g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.65g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.11g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 3.63g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 15kcal Potato wedges
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 0.3g 1.67g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 0.5g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 16mg Cucumber
Iron 0.7mg 0.28mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 87mg 24mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 147mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.37mg 0.2mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.3µg Cucumber
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 11.2mg 2.8mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.027mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.033mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.098mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.04mg Potato wedges
Folate 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.005g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.032g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.513g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.