Russet potato vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between russet potatoes and cucumber
- Russet potatoes have more vitamin B6, potassium, iron, vitamin B3, copper, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin C, while cucumber has more vitamin K.
- Russet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 24% higher.
- Cucumber contains 14 times less Vitamin B3 than russet potatoes. Russet potatoes contain 1.348mg of Vitamin B3, while cucumber contains 0.098mg.
- Cucumber has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cucumber is 21, while the glycemic index of russet potatoes is 82.
The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +274.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +195.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +188.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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 | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1275.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +785% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +271.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +720% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +304.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +490.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.032 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +66.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.45 g
Sucrose:
0.39 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +2002.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1200% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +105.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +171.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 15kcal |
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| Protein | 2.63g | 0.65g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.11g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 2.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.14g | 3.13g |
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| Carbs | 21.44g | 3.63g |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 550mg | 147mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.28mg |
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| Sugar | 1.08g | 1.67g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.041mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.2mg |
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| Starch | 17.45g | 0.83g |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 105IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.079mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 16.4µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 15mg | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.032g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.019mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.029mg |
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| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0.019mg |
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| Valine | 0.131mg | 0.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0.01mg |
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| Fructose | 0.32g | 0.87g |
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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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)