Banana vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and cucumber:
- Banana has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Cucumber has 5.2 times less carbohydrates than banana.
- Cucumber has 6.3 times less sugar than banana.
- Cucumber has signficantly less calories than banana.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) 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 banana - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber has 5.2 times less carbohydrates than banana - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 420% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber has 6.3 times less sugar than banana - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and banana contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and banana are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has 211% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both banana and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber has 220% more calcium than banana - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and banana contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 144% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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, both banana and cucumber contain small amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.
| Banana | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | 0.13 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.06 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, both banana and cucumber contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Banana | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, banana has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Banana | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.046 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.
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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% | 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% | 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 banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has signficantly less calories than banana - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does cucumber or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 5.2 times fewer carbohydrates than banana - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.