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Salsify vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salsify and Pickled cucumber different?

  • Salsify is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Pickled cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pickled cucumber is 52% higher.
  • Salsify has less Sodium.

Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pickles, cucumber, sour are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1130.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Manganese +1809.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +21.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1130.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Manganese +1809.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Copper +21.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2322.2%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15566.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +626.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2322.2%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +15566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +727.3%
Contains more Carbs +579.6%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Other +323%
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +727.3%
Contains more Carbs +579.6%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Other +323%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.003
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.081
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.003
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.081

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 1.06g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 0.33g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.2g Pickled cucumber
Carbs 15.36g 2.26g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 11kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g 1.06g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 3.1g 1.2g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 0mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.4mg Salsify
Magnesium 18mg 4mg Salsify
Phosphorus 56mg 14mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 23mg Salsify
Sodium 16mg 1208mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.02mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.085mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.21mg 0.011mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Salsify
Vitamin A 0IU 191IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.09mg Salsify
Vitamin C 4.6mg 1mg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.01mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0mg Salsify
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.038mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.009mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 1µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Isoleucine 0.01mg Pickled cucumber
Leucine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Lysine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Methionine 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Valine 0.011mg Pickled cucumber
Histidine 0.005mg Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.052g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.003g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.081g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Pickled 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
13%
Salsify
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/nutrients
  2. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.