Beef Broth vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Beef Broth and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beef broth
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef broth and cucumber:
- Cucumber has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, beef broth contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and beef broth contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and beef broth has 7 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef broth is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Beef broth has a macronutrient ratio of 69:3:29 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef Broth | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 69% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 80% |
| Fat | 29% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and beef broth are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.04g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than beef broth - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef broth has less sugar than cucumber - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and beef broth contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and beef broth are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than beef broth - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than beef broth - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cucumber has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, beef broth contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beef broth and cucumber contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Beef Broth | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.002 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.02 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber has 167% more calcium than beef broth - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef broth has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and beef broth contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and beef broth has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber has 172% more potassium than beef broth - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef broth has 54mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef broth and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef Broth | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.01 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.01 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: Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) 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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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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% | 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 beef broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and beef broth contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and beef broth has 7 calories.
Is cucumber or beef broth better for protein?
Cucumber and beef broth contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and beef broth has 1.1g of protein.
Does cucumber or beef broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and beef broth are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and beef broth has 0.04g of carbohydrates.