Tart vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tart and cucumber
- Tart is richer in vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin A, yet cucumber is richer in vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for tart is 40% higher.
- Tart contains 181 times more sodium than cucumber. Tart contains 361mg of sodium, while cucumber contains 2mg.
- Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than tart.
Food types used in this article are Breakfast tart, low fat 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 | +238.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1121.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +287.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +955.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1563.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3777.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1328.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +513.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5345.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2015.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +690.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66660% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2643.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.549mg | 0.033mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.28mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 285µg | 5µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.04mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 76.8g | 3.63g | 24% |
| Folate | 100µg | 7µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0.098mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 12.9µg | 0.3µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.285mg | 0.027mg | 22% |
| Calories | 372kcal | 15kcal | 18% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 16.4µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Fats | 5.99g | 0.11g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.338g | 0.005g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.99g | 0.65g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 44mg | 13mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.878g | 0.032g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.393g | 0.037g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 44mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 147mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.3g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.87g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% |
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
43%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tart is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)