Milk vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 32.9 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Cucumber has 70% less calories than milk.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 70% less calories than milk - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 80% |
| Fat | 35% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and milk are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than milk - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cucumber and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 408% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cucumber has 32.9 times less saturated fat than milk - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and cucumber are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and cucumber are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has 13 times more Vitamin C than milk - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 1000% more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than cucumber - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both milk and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and milk contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber and milk contain similar amounts of potassium - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, milk has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.028 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% | calories | 5% |
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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% | 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 milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 70% less calories than milk - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does cucumber or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and milk are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cucumber or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.