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 for radish is 13% higher.
- Radish contains 4 times more folate than cucumber. Radish contains 25µg of folate, while cucumber contains 7µg.
- Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than radish.
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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1161.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.7% |
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Protein
~0.65g
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Fats
~0.11g
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Carbs
~3.63g
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Water
~95.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +240% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +233.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +38.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +22.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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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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| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 2.8mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 16.4µg | 13% |
| Folate | 25µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 147mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.259mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 15kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.68g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 3.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.83g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.013mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.71g | 0.87g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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.