Almond Butter vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Almond Butter and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond butter
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond butter and cucumber:
- Almond butter has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cucumber has 4.1 times less carbohydrates than almond butter.
- Cucumber has 73% less sugar than almond butter.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond butter is high in calories and cucumber has 98% less calories than almond butter - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and almond butter has 614 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond butter is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cucumber for protein. Almond butter has a macronutrient ratio of 13:11:76 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Butter | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11% | 80% |
| Fat | 76% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber has 4.1 times less carbohydrates than almond butter - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond butter has 18.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 19 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber has 73% less sugar than almond butter - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and almond butter has 6.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and almond butter has 21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond butter is high in saturated fat and cucumber has 99% less saturated fat than almond butter - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than almond butter - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and almond butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 806 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than almond butter - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both almond butter and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Almond Butter | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.939 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 3.155 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.318 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 53 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond butter is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond butter has 347mg of calcium.
iron
Almond butter is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and almond butter has 3.5mg of iron.
potassium
Almond butter is an excellent source of potassium and it has 409% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond butter has 748mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Almond Butter | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both almond butter and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Almond Butter | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Almond Butter | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.011 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.605 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 13.616 G | 0.028 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or almond butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond butter is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than almond butter - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and almond butter has 614 calories.
Does cucumber or almond butter have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 4.1 times fewer carbohydrates than almond butter - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and almond butter has 18.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or almond butter contain more calcium?
Almond butter is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond butter has 347mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or almond butter contain more iron?
Almond butter is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and almond butter has 3.5mg of iron.
Does cucumber or almond butter contain more potassium?
Almond butter is a rich source of potassium and it has 410% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond butter has 748mg of potassium.