Cucumber vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and ginger root:
- Cucumber has 3.9 times less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Cucumber has 4.3 times less calories than ginger root.
- Ginger root has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than cucumber.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 4.3 times less calories than ginger root - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 15:80:5 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 100% |
| Fat | 5% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber has 3.9 times less carbohydrates than ginger root - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and ginger root contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and ginger root are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cucumber and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cucumber | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and ginger root contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 182% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.12 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, 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 | |||
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| 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% | 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 ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 4.3 times less calories than ginger root - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Does cucumber or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 3.9 times fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or ginger root contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.