Skim Milk vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and cucumber:
- Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 80% |
| Fat | 2% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and skim milk are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than skim milk - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cucumber and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 418% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and skim milk are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and cucumber are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than skim milk - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has 11 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than cucumber - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than skim milk - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Skim Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 663% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and skim milk contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber and skim milk contain similar amounts of potassium - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both skim milk and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Skim Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both skim milk and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Skim Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.002 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% | 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% | 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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is cucumber or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 420% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does cucumber or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and skim milk are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cucumber or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 660% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.