Boiled Egg vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and cucumber:
- Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, cucumber contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Cucumber has 87.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Cucumber has more beta-carotene than boiled egg, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cucumber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and cucumber has 90% less calories than boiled egg - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 80% |
| Fat | 64% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and boiled egg are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cucumber and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cucumber has 87.3 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and cucumber has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 28 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cucumber - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, cucumber contains more niacin.
| Boiled Egg | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 213% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 325% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber and boiled egg contain similar amounts of potassium - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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 has more beta-carotene than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.005 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.028 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and cucumber has 90% less calories than boiled egg - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is cucumber or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does cucumber or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and boiled egg are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.