Hemp Seeds vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and cucumber:
- Cucumber has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and cucumber has 97% less calories than hemp seed - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and hemp seed has 553 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 80% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed 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 hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 47 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and hemp seed has 31.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cucumber has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than hemp seed - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
| Hemp Seeds | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 338% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
potassium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 716% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg 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,
| Hemp Seeds | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 28.799 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: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or hemp seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than hemp seed - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and hemp seed has 553 calories.
Does cucumber or hemp seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and hemp seed has 8.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or hemp seeds contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 70mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or hemp seeds contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and hemp seed has 8mg of iron.
Does cucumber or hemp seeds contain more potassium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 720% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium.