Cumin vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 40.4 times less saturated fat than cumin.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and cucumber has 96% less calories than cumin - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cucumber for protein. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 80% |
| Fat | 46% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 92% less carbohydrates than cumin - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cumin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 20 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 26 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cucumber has 40.4 times less saturated fat than cumin - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 175% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 11 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 110 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and cumin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid. Both cumin and cucumber contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cumin | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 57 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 236 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Cumin is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg 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,
| Cumin | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 3.103 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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FAQ
Does cucumber or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than cumin - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does cucumber or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or cumin contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 57 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 236 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does cucumber or cumin contain more potassium?
Cumin is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.