Lemon vs. Cucumber

Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Cucumber


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of lemon versus cucumber (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and cucumber:

  • Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon and cucumber is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between lemon and cucumber. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and cucumber has 15 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Cucumber
Protein 10% 16%
Carbohydrates 84% 80%
Fat 6% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Lemon is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 460% more dietary fiber than cucumber - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cucumber has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.65g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lemon and cucumber are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cucumber has more Vitamin K than lemon - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Both lemon and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Lemon Cucumber
Thiamin 0.04 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.02 MG 0.033 MG
Niacin 0.1 MG 0.098 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.19 MG 0.259 MG
Vitamin B6 0.08 MG 0.04 MG
Folate 11 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon has 63% more calcium than cucumber - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and cucumber has 16mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.28mg of iron.

potassium

Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and cucumber has 147mg 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 lemon and cucumber contain small amounts of kaempferol.

Lemon Cucumber
luteolin 1.9 mg ~
kaempferol 0.03 mg 0.13 mg
myricetin 0.5 mg ~
Quercetin 1.14 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, both lemon and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.

Lemon Cucumber
beta-carotene 3 UG 45 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG 11 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 11 UG 23 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.

Lemon Cucumber
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.005 G
Total 0.026 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.

Lemon Cucumber
linoleic acid 0.063 G 0.028 G
Total 0.063 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lemon or Cucumber .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lemon or cucumber contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and cucumber has 15 calories.

Does lemon or cucumber have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and cucumber contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.