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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 180µg | 7µg | 43% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 16.4µg | 41% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.28mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 13mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 16mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.033mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.259mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 147mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 3.63g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 0.65g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 15kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 2.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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)