Radish vs Cucumber - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Radish and Cucumber
- Radish is richer in Vitamin C, yet Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Radish is 13% higher.
- Radish contains 4 times more Folate than Cucumber. Radish contains 25µg of Folate, while Cucumber contains 7µg.
Food types used in this article are Radishes, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+56.3%
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Iron
+21.4%
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Potassium
+58.5%
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Zinc
+40%
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Copper
+22%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Phosphorus
+20%
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Sodium
-94.9%
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Calcium
+56.3%
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Iron
+21.4%
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Potassium
+58.5%
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Zinc
+40%
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Copper
+22%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Phosphorus
+20%
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Sodium
-94.9%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+428.6%
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Vitamin B2
+18.2%
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Vitamin B3
+159.2%
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Vitamin B6
+77.5%
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Folate
+257.1%
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Vitamin A
+1400%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+125%
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Vitamin B5
+57%
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Vitamin K
+1161.5%
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Vitamin C
+428.6%
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Vitamin B2
+18.2%
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Vitamin B3
+159.2%
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Vitamin B6
+77.5%
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Folate
+257.1%
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Vitamin A
+1400%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+125%
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Vitamin B5
+57%
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Vitamin K
+1161.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+44.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.65
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Equal in Water - 95.23
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+44.7%
Equal in Protein - 0.65
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Equal in Water - 95.23
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-13.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+240%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50%
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Saturated Fat
-13.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+240%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+233.3%
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Glucose
+38.2%
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Starch
+∞%
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Fructose
+22.5%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+233.3%
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Glucose
+38.2%
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+∞%
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Fructose
+22.5%
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+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.8g | 3.13g |
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Protein | 0.68g | 0.65g |
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Fats | 0.1g | 0.11g |
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Carbs | 3.4g | 3.63g |
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Calories | 16kcal | 15kcal |
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Starch | 0g | 0.83g |
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Fructose | 0.71g | 0.87g |
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Sugar | 1.86g | 1.67g |
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Fiber | 1.6g | 0.5g |
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Calcium | 25mg | 16mg |
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Iron | 0.34mg | 0.28mg |
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Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg |
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Phosphorus | 20mg | 24mg |
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Potassium | 233mg | 147mg |
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Sodium | 39mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.2mg |
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Copper | 0.05mg | 0.041mg |
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Vitamin A | 7IU | 105IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 2.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.027mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.033mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 0.098mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.259mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.04mg |
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Folate | 25µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 16.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.005mg |
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Threonine | 0.023mg | 0.019mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.02mg | 0.021mg |
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Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.029mg |
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Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.029mg |
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Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.006mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.019mg |
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Valine | 0.035mg | 0.022mg |
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Histidine | 0.013mg | 0.01mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.037g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.005g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.032g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%

9%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%

8%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Radish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?

Radish is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Radish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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.