Balsamic Vinegar vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Balsamic Vinegar and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
balsamic vinegar
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in balsamic vinegar and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar.
- Cucumber has 7.9 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar.
- Cucumber has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cucumber has signficantly less calories than balsamic vinegar.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has signficantly less calories than balsamic vinegar - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, balsamic vinegar is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Balsamic vinegar has a macronutrient ratio of 4:96:0 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Balsamic Vinegar | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cucumber has 7.9 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than balsamic vinegar - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cucumber has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Balsamic Vinegar | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Balsamic vinegar has 69% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Balsamic vinegar has 157% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of potassium - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.
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: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) 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% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 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% | Vitamin K | 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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or balsamic vinegar contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has signficantly less calories than balsamic vinegar - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
Does cucumber or balsamic vinegar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.