Wasabi vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wasabi and cucumber
- Cucumber has less vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, zinc, copper, potassium, calcium, and iron.
- Wasabi covers your daily vitamin C needs 43% more than cucumber.
- Cucumber contains 16 times less fiber than wasabi. Wasabi contains 7.8g of fiber, while cucumber contains 0.5g.
- The glycemic index of wasabi is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Wasabi, root, 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 | +430.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +286.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +267.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +278% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +710% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +394.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
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 | +1396.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +385.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +658.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +585% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +638.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +472.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +548.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +405.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41.9mg | 2.8mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 7.8g | 0.5g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.04mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.391mg | 0.079mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 14% | |
| Magnesium | 69mg | 13mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.155mg | 0.041mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 147mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 16mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.131mg | 0.027mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.28mg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 0.65g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 23.54g | 3.63g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.033mg | 6% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 15kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.743mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.259mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.63g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.74g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.67g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.