Lemon vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and cucumber:
- Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and cucumber has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 80% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 460% more dietary fiber than cucumber - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cucumber has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.65g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and cucumber are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than lemon - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both lemon and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lemon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 63% more calcium than cucumber - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and cucumber has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and cucumber has 147mg 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, both lemon and cucumber contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Lemon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.13 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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 lemon and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Lemon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.063 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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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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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 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 lemon or cucumber contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and cucumber has 15 calories.
Does lemon or cucumber have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.