Cucumber vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and scallion:
- Scallion has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 15:80:5 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 76% |
| Fat | 5% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 420% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and scallion are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 571% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 900% more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 11 times more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid. Both cucumber and scallion contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Cucumber | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 429% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 88% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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,
| Cucumber | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cucumber and scallion contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cucumber | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, scallion has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.07 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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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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 scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does cucumber or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.