Cucumber vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and eggplant:
- Eggplant has more niacin and folate.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and eggplant has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is similar to eggplant for protein, carbs and fat. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 15:80:5 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 82% |
| Fat | 5% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 500% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.98g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and eggplant are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more niacin and folate. Both cucumber and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cucumber | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and eggplant has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and eggplant has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 56% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and eggplant has 229mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both cucumber and eggplant contain small amounts of quercetin.
| Cucumber | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.13 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg |
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 eggplant contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cucumber | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, eggplant has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, eggplant has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.063 G |
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% | 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% | protein | 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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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 eggplant contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and eggplant has 25 calories.
Does cucumber or eggplant have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and eggplant contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and eggplant has 5.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in eggplant comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.