Collard Greens vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Collard Greens and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
collard greens
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in collard greens and cucumber:
- Collard green has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Collard green is a great source of potassium.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Collard Greens (Collards, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and collard green has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, collard greens is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Collard greens has a macronutrient ratio of 31:56:13 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Collard Greens | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 56% | 80% |
| Fat | 13% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in collard greens comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
dietary fiber
Collard green is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 700% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and collard green has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and collard greens contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and collard green has 0.46g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Collard green has 365% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and collard greens are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 49 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 74 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 25 times more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Collard green has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both collard greens and cucumber contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Collard Greens | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.742 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.267 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 129 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Collard green is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and collard greens contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and collard green has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Collard green is a great source of potassium and it has 45% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and collard green has 213mg 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,
| Collard Greens | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 8.74 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.57 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 collard greens and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Collard Greens | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2991 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 14 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4323 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, collard green has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Collard Greens | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.108 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.108 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, collard green has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Collard Greens | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.082 G | 0.028 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.084 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: Collard Greens (Collards, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cucumber or collard greens contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and collard greens contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and collard green has 32 calories.
Is cucumber or collard greens better for protein?
Collard green has 370% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Does cucumber or collard greens have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and collard greens contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in collard greens comprise of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar.
Does cucumber or collard greens contain more calcium?
Collard green is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.