Peach vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 64% less calories than peach.
- Cucumber has 64% less carbohydrates than peach.
- Peach has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 64% less calories than peach - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:5 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 80% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber has 64% less carbohydrates than peach - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peach has 200% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than cucumber - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and peach contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and peach are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Peach has more niacin. Both peach and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Peach | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber has 300% more calcium than peach - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and peach contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber and peach contain similar amounts of potassium - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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,
| Peach | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
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% | sodium | 5% |
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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 cucumber or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 60% less calories than peach - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does cucumber or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 60% fewer carbohydrates than peach - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.