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Seaweed vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Seaweed and Cucumber

  • The amount of Folate, Vitamin K, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 in Seaweed is higher than in Cucumber.
  • Seaweed covers your daily Folate needs 43% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber has 117 times less Sodium than Seaweed. Seaweed has 233mg of Sodium, while Cucumber has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +830.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
Contains more IronIron +917.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +515%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.3% 6.3% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +379.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +302.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2.8mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~105IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 ProteinProtein +158.5%
Contains more FatsFats +409.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1639.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1860%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Cucumber Opinion
Calories 43kcal 15kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 0.65g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.11g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 2.8mg Seaweed
Net carbs 8.27g 3.13g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 3.63g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 13mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 16mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 147mg Cucumber
Iron 2.85mg 0.28mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 1.67g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 0.5g Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.041mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Phosphorus 42mg 24mg Seaweed
Sodium 233mg 2mg Cucumber
Vitamin A 116IU 105IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 5µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.03mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.079mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.027mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.033mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.098mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.259mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.04mg Cucumber
Vitamin K 66µg 16.4µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 7µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 6mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.005g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.032g Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.005mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.019mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.021mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg 0.029mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg 0.029mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg 0.006mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.019mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg 0.022mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg 0.01mg Seaweed
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Cucumber
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Seaweed
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.