Butterhead Lettuce vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butterhead lettuce
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and cucumber:
- Butterhead lettuce has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 13 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 33:57:11 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 80% |
| Fat | 11% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and butterhead lettuce are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in butterhead lettuce comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Butterhead lettuce has 120% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and butterhead lettuce are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 32 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 524% more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Butterhead lettuce has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both butterhead lettuce and cucumber contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Butterhead lettuce has 119% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Butterhead lettuce has 343% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of potassium and it has 62% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 238mg 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 butterhead lettuce and cucumber contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.02 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.73 mg | 0.04 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,
| Butterhead Lettuce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butterhead lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both butterhead lettuce and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.034 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: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cucumber or butterhead lettuce contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and butterhead lettuce has 13 calories.
Is cucumber or butterhead lettuce better for protein?
Cucumber and butterhead lettuce contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein.
Does cucumber or butterhead lettuce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and butterhead lettuce are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in butterhead lettuce comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.