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Pudding vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pudding and cucumber

  • Pudding is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, copper, vitamin D, and selenium, yet cucumber is richer in vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for cucumber is 13% higher.
  • Cucumber contains less sodium.
  • Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than pudding.

Food types used in this article are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562.5%
Contains more IronIron +21.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
~equal in Potassium ~147mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 1.7% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +680%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 ProteinProtein +386.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2763.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +441%
Contains more OtherOther +142.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16280%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +462.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Cucumber DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 16.4µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.033mg 10%
Calcium 106mg 16mg 9%
Phosphorus 87mg 24mg 9%
Copper 0.111mg 0.041mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.037g 8%
Selenium 3.7µg 0.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Protein 3.16g 0.65g 5%
Calories 120kcal 15kcal 5%
Fats 3.15g 0.11g 5%
Carbs 19.64g 3.63g 5%
Sodium 98mg 2mg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.2mg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 0.005g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 13mg 2%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Fiber 0.8g 0.5g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.259mg 1%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.079mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.027mg 1%
Choline 11.3mg 6mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.032g 1%
Fructose 0.87g 1%
Iron 0.34mg 0.28mg 1%
Folate 4µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 3.13g N/A
Potassium 150mg 147mg 0%
Sugar 11.96g 1.67g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.098mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.029mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0%
Valine 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding Cucumber
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Pudding
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.