Cucumber vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and kimchi:
- Kimchi has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 15:80:5 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 51% |
| Fat | 5% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and kimchi are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
dietary fiber
Kimchi has 220% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and kimchi are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than kimchi - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 166% more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kimchi has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid. Both cucumber and kimchi contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Cucumber | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has 106% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 793% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber and kimchi contain similar amounts of potassium - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg 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, both cucumber and kimchi contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cucumber | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kimchi has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.104 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% | 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% | 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 kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does cucumber or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and kimchi are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.