Nutmeg vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Nutmeg and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutmeg
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutmeg and cucumber:
- Nutmeg has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutmeg is high in calories and cucumber has 97% less calories than nutmeg - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and nutmeg has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutmeg is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Nutmeg has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutmeg | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 80% |
| Fat | 60% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 93% less carbohydrates than nutmeg - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutmeg is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 40 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and nutmeg contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nutmeg has 798% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and cucumber has 100% less saturated fat than nutmeg - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than nutmeg - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutmeg has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid. Both nutmeg and cucumber contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Nutmeg | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.346 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 1.299 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 76 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Nutmeg is an excellent source of iron and it has 986% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
potassium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of potassium and it has 138% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg 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, both nutmeg and cucumber contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Nutmeg | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 28 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nutmeg has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Nutmeg | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.35 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.35 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.
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 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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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or nutmeg contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutmeg is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than nutmeg - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and nutmeg has 525 calories.
Does cucumber or nutmeg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 90% fewer carbohydrates than nutmeg - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or nutmeg contain more calcium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or nutmeg contain more iron?
Nutmeg is an abundant source of iron and it has 990% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
Does cucumber or nutmeg contain more potassium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg of potassium.