Baby Carrots vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and cucumber:
- Baby carrot has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and baby carrots contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and baby carrot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in baby carrots comprise of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Baby carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 480% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and baby carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and baby carrots contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and baby carrots are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 137 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baby carrot has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both baby carrots and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 100% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 32mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 218% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 61% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and baby carrot has 237mg 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,
| Baby Carrots | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baby carrots and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baby Carrots | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baby carrot has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.057 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: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or baby carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and baby carrots contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and baby carrot has 35 calories.
Does cucumber or baby carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and baby carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and baby carrot has 8.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in baby carrots comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.