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Garlic powder vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Garlic powder and Cucumber

  • Cucumber has less Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Garlic powder covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 124% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber contains 80 times less Selenium than Garlic powder. Garlic powder contains 23.9µg of Selenium, while Cucumber contains 0.3µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, garlic powder 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 Calcium +393.8%
Contains more Iron +1917.9%
Contains more Magnesium +492.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1625%
Contains more Potassium +711.6%
Contains more Zinc +1395%
Contains more Copper +1200%
Contains more Manganese +1139.2%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +393.8%
Contains more Iron +1917.9%
Contains more Magnesium +492.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1625%
Contains more Potassium +711.6%
Contains more Zinc +1395%
Contains more Copper +1200%
Contains more Manganese +1139.2%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%

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 +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +712.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4035%
Contains more Folate +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 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 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +712.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4035%
Contains more Folate +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2446.2%
Contains more Fats +563.6%
Contains more Carbs +1903.6%
Contains more Other +831.6%
Contains more Water +1376.4%
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 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 Protein +2446.2%
Contains more Fats +563.6%
Contains more Carbs +1903.6%
Contains more Other +831.6%
Contains more Water +1376.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +456.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +456.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +6733.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +985.7%
Contains more Fructose +180.6%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
84% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 +6733.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +985.7%
Contains more Fructose +180.6%
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.
Garlic powder Cucumber
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 63.73g 3.13g Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 0.65g Garlic powder
Fats 0.73g 0.11g Garlic powder
Carbs 72.73g 3.63g Garlic powder
Calories 331kcal 15kcal Garlic powder
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.31g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 2.43g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 9g 0.5g Garlic powder
Calcium 79mg 16mg Garlic powder
Iron 5.65mg 0.28mg Garlic powder
Magnesium 77mg 13mg Garlic powder
Phosphorus 414mg 24mg Garlic powder
Potassium 1193mg 147mg Garlic powder
Sodium 60mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 2.99mg 0.2mg Garlic powder
Copper 0.533mg 0.041mg Garlic powder
Manganese 0.979mg 0.079mg Garlic powder
Selenium 23.9µg 0.3µg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.67mg 0.03mg Garlic powder
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.027mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.033mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 0.098mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 0.259mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 0.04mg Garlic powder
Folate 47µg 7µg Garlic powder
Vitamin K 0.4µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.005mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg 0.019mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg 0.021mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg 0.029mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg 0.029mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg 0.006mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 0.019mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg 0.022mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg 0.01mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g 0.005g Garlic powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 0.032g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 0g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder 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
53%
Garlic powder
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.

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