Cucumber vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and tomato:
- Tomato has more niacin, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to tomato for protein. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 15:80:5 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 75% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and tomato are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tomato has 140% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and tomato are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 389% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 740% more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more niacin, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid. Both cucumber and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cucumber | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 61% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 tomato contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Cucumber | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.13 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.04 mg | 0.58 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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,
| Cucumber | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cucumber and tomato contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cucumber | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.08 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% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does cucumber or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and tomato are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.