Lentils vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and cucumber has 87% less calories than lentil - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than lentil - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 14 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and lentils are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lentils | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and lentils contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 151% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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,
| Lentils | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lentil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lentil has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.137 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% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and cucumber has 90% less calories than lentil - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does cucumber or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 4.5 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does cucumber or lentils contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.