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Raisin vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Raisin and Cucumber

  • Raisin has more Copper, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Raisin covers your daily need of Copper 31% more than Cucumber.
  • Raisin has 7 times more Fiber than Cucumber. While Raisin has 3.7g of Fiber, Cucumber has only 0.5g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Raisins, seedless 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 Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +571.4%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +409.5%
Contains more Copper +675.6%
Contains more Manganese +278.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +571.4%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +409.5%
Contains more Copper +675.6%
Contains more Manganese +278.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2

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.
Raisin
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.6%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +368.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
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 E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.6%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +368.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +372.3%
Contains more Fats +318.2%
Contains more Carbs +2081.3%
Contains more Other +389.5%
Contains more Water +517.2%
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 +372.3%
Contains more Fats +318.2%
Contains more Carbs +2081.3%
Contains more Other +389.5%
Contains more Water +517.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +225.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1400%
Contains more Glucose +3551.3%
Contains more Fructose +3311.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +225.3%
Contains more Sucrose +1400%
Contains more Glucose +3551.3%
Contains more Fructose +3311.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 75.48g 3.13g Raisin
Protein 3.07g 0.65g Raisin
Fats 0.46g 0.11g Raisin
Carbs 79.18g 3.63g Raisin
Calories 299kcal 15kcal Raisin
Starch 2.7g 0.83g Raisin
Fructose 29.68g 0.87g Raisin
Sugar 59.19g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 3.7g 0.5g Raisin
Calcium 50mg 16mg Raisin
Iron 1.88mg 0.28mg Raisin
Magnesium 32mg 13mg Raisin
Phosphorus 101mg 24mg Raisin
Potassium 749mg 147mg Raisin
Sodium 11mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.22mg 0.2mg Raisin
Copper 0.318mg 0.041mg Raisin
Manganese 0.299mg 0.079mg Raisin
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg Raisin
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.03mg Raisin
Vitamin C 2.3mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.027mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.033mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 0.098mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.04mg Raisin
Folate 5µg 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin K 3.5µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.005mg Raisin
Threonine 0.077mg 0.019mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0.021mg Raisin
Leucine 0.096mg 0.029mg Raisin
Lysine 0.084mg 0.029mg Raisin
Methionine 0.021mg 0.006mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.019mg Raisin
Valine 0.083mg 0.022mg Raisin
Histidine 0.072mg 0.01mg Raisin
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.005g Raisin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0.032g Raisin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Raisin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
12%
Raisin
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.

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