Cucumber vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and pickles:
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and pickles contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and pickle has 12 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to pickles for protein. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 16:80:5 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 67% |
| Fat | 5% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and pickles are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in pickles comprise of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Pickle has 100% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pickle has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and pickles contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and pickle has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and pickles contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and pickle has 0.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and pickles are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both cucumber and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cucumber | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 256% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and pickle has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and pickles contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and pickle has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber and pickles contain similar amounts of potassium - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and pickle has 117mg 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 pickles contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cucumber | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cucumber and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cucumber | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or pickles contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and pickles contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and pickle has 12 calories.
Does cucumber or pickles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and pickles are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in pickles comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.