Spaghetti vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spaghetti and cucumber?
- Spaghetti is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, and fiber, yet cucumber is richer in vitamin K.
- Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 47% higher.
- Spaghetti has 4 times more manganese than cucumber. Spaghetti has 0.322mg of manganese, while cucumber has 0.079mg.
- Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than spaghetti.
We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Cucumber, with peel, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +307.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +792.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +745.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +750.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2520% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +918.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +3033.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +200% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +3900% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1800% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2800% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.3µg | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 16.4µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.079mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 0.83g | 10% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 0.65g | 10% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 3.63g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 15kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.5g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 147mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.28mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.259mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.032g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.