Oatmeal vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 29 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and cucumber has 96% less calories than oatmeal - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to cucumber for protein. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 80% |
| Fat | 15% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 95% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 18 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cucumber has 29 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
| Oatmeal | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 225% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 138% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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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| 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% | 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 cucumber or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than oatmeal - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does cucumber or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does cucumber or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.