Canned Tuna vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and cucumber:
- Canned tuna has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and cucumber has 88% less calories than canned tuna - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 80% |
| Fat | 22% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than cucumber - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cucumber has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Canned tuna has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid. Both canned tuna and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Canned Tuna | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and canned tuna contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 246% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 61% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.005 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and cucumber contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.028 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.028 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and cucumber has 90% less calories than canned tuna - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is cucumber or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 35 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does cucumber or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..