Carrot Juice vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Carrot Juice and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrot juice
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and cucumber:
- Carrot juice has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Cucumber has 63% less calories than carrot juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 63% less calories than carrot juice - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrot juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:88:4 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrot Juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 80% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cucumber and carrot juice contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has 204% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 190 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot juice has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both carrot juice and cucumber contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Carrot Juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.092 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.228 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 99% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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,
| Carrot Juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9303 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4342 UG | 11 UG |
| lycopene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 333 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrot juice and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrot Juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Carrot Juice | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.061 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.061 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: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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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% | potassium | 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% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 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 carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 60% less calories than carrot juice - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does cucumber or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.