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Salami vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salami and Cucumber

  • Salami is richer than Cucumber in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Salami is 76% higher.
  • Cucumber contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Salami, cooked, beef and pork 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.
Salami
Salami
8
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Iron +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +695.8%
Contains more Potassium +115%
Contains more Zinc +1365%
Contains more Copper +770.7%
Contains more Manganese +1138%
Contains more Selenium +10333.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Iron +457.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +695.8%
Contains more Potassium +115%
Contains more Zinc +1365%
Contains more Copper +770.7%
Contains more Manganese +1138%
Contains more Selenium +10333.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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.
Salami
Salami
8
:
4
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1047.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Salami
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
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 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1047.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
3
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +3261.5%
Contains more Fats +23445.5%
Contains more Other +1126.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Water +110.7%
Salami
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 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 +3261.5%
Contains more Fats +23445.5%
Contains more Other +1126.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.3%
Contains more Water +110.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7803.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +222440%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7803.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
Salami
1
:
4
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Sucrose +1366.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Salami
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.44 g
Glucose: 0.52 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +1366.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +46.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Salami Cucumber
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 2.4g 3.13g Cucumber
Protein 21.85g 0.65g Salami
Fats 25.9g 0.11g Salami
Carbs 2.4g 3.63g Cucumber
Calories 336kcal 15kcal Salami
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 0.96g 1.67g Salami
Fiber 0g 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 15mg 16mg Cucumber
Iron 1.56mg 0.28mg Salami
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Salami
Phosphorus 191mg 24mg Salami
Potassium 316mg 147mg Salami
Sodium 1740mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 2.93mg 0.2mg Salami
Copper 0.357mg 0.041mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg 0.079mg Salami
Selenium 31.3µg 0.3µg Salami
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.03mg Salami
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU Salami
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg Salami
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.027mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.033mg Salami
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.098mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.259mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.04mg Salami
Folate 3µg 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.2µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.005mg Salami
Threonine 0.521mg 0.019mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0.021mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg 0.029mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg 0.029mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg 0.006mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0.019mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg 0.022mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg 0.01mg Salami
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Cucumber
Trans Fat 0.586g 0g Cucumber
Saturated Fat 9.316g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 11.127g 0.005g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.032g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g 0g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami 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
58%
Salami
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1738mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.