Worcestershire Sauce vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Worcestershire Sauce and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
worcestershire sauce
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in worcestershire sauce and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 4.1 times less calories than worcestershire sauce.
- Cucumber has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce.
- Cucumber has 5 times less sugar than worcestershire sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 4.1 times less calories than worcestershire sauce - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, worcestershire sauce is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Worcestershire sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Worcestershire Sauce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber has 4.2 times less carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than worcestershire sauce - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cucumber has 5 times less sugar than worcestershire sauce - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber has more protein than worcestershire sauce - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and worcestershire sauce are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Worcestershire sauce is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 364% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 13mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and worcestershire sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Worcestershire sauce has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both worcestershire sauce and cucumber contain significant amounts of folate.
| Worcestershire Sauce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of calcium and it has 569% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
potassium
Worcestershire sauce is an excellent source of potassium and it has 444% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg 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 worcestershire sauce and cucumber contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Worcestershire Sauce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 43 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 48 UG | 23 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Worcestershire Sauce (Sauce, worcestershire) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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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% | 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% | 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 worcestershire sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 4.1 times less calories than worcestershire sauce - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and worcestershire sauce has 77 calories.
Does cucumber or worcestershire sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 4.2 times fewer carbohydrates than worcestershire sauce - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and worcestershire sauce has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or worcestershire sauce contain more calcium?
Worcestershire sauce is a rich source of calcium and it has 570% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 107mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or worcestershire sauce contain more iron?
Worcestershire sauce is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 5.3mg of iron.
Does cucumber or worcestershire sauce contain more potassium?
Worcestershire sauce is a rich source of potassium and it has 440% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and worcestershire sauce has 800mg of potassium.