Salmon vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and cucumber:
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and cucumber has 88% less calories than salmon - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 80% |
| Fat | 33% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and salmon are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than salmon - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than cucumber - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and salmon are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and cucumber are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cucumber has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than salmon - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has 600% more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cucumber - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and cucumber contain significant amounts of folate.
| Salmon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber has 129% more calcium than salmon - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 149% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.005 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, salmon has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.028 G |
Customize your serving size
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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 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% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 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 salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and cucumber has 90% less calories than salmon - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is cucumber or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does cucumber or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and salmon are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does cucumber or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.