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Rutabagas vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rutabagas and Cucumber

  • Rutabagas have more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Rutabagas covers your daily Vitamin C needs 25% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber has 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Rutabagas. Rutabagas have 0.7mg of Vitamin B3, while Cucumber has 0.098mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rutabagas, 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.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
8
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +107.5%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +107.5%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +28.1%

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.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
7
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +5150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +5366.7%
Rutabagas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Cucumber
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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +5150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +5366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +137.5%
Contains more Other +86.8%
Equal in Water - 95.23
Rutabagas
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Cucumber
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 +66.2%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +137.5%
Contains more Other +86.8%
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
3
:
0
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175%
Rutabagas
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Sucrose +1666.7%
Contains more Glucose +202.6%
Contains more Fructose +85.1%
Contains more Maltose +100%
Contains more Starch +107.5%
Rutabagas
8% 11% 47% 33%
Starch: 0.4 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 1.61 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.02 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cucumber
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 Sucrose +1666.7%
Contains more Glucose +202.6%
Contains more Fructose +85.1%
Contains more Maltose +100%
Contains more Starch +107.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 3.13g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 0.65g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.11g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 3.63g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 15kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 1.61g 0.87g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 2.3g 0.5g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 16mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.28mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 24mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 147mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.24mg 0.2mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.131mg 0.079mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.03mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 2.8mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.027mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.033mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.098mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.037g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.005g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.032g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.