Blackberry vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Blackberry and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blackberry
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blackberry and cucumber:
- Blackberry has more niacin and folate.
- Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Cucumber has 65% less calories than blackberry.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 65% less calories than blackberry - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and blackberry has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blackberry is heavier in fat and similar to cucumber for protein and carbs. Blackberry has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blackberry | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 80% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in blackberry comprise of 52% dietary fiber and 48% sugar.
dietary fiber
Blackberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 960% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blackberry has 5.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and blackberry contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and blackberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and blackberry contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and blackberry are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blackberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 650% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blackberry has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blackberry has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blackberry has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and blackberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blackberry has 19.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blackberry has more niacin and folate. Both blackberry and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Blackberry | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.646 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.276 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Blackberry has 81% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and blackberry has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and blackberry contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and blackberry has 0.62mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber and blackberry contain similar amounts of potassium - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and blackberry has 162mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Blackberry | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.27 mg | 0.13 mg |
| myricetin | 0.67 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.58 mg | 0.04 mg |
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,
| Blackberry | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 128 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 118 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blackberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.094 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.094 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blackberry has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Blackberry | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.186 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.186 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: Blackberry (Blackberries, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or blackberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 70% less calories than blackberry - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and blackberry has 43 calories.
Does cucumber or blackberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and blackberry contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and blackberry has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in blackberry comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.