Pomegranate Juice vs. Cucumber

Nutrition comparison of Pomegranate Juice and Cucumber


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

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

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

  • Cucumber has 6.5 times less sugar than pomegranate juice.
  • Cucumber has 72% less calories than pomegranate juice.
  • Cucumber has 72% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice.
  • Cucumber has more riboflavin, however, pomegranate juice contains more folate.
  • Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pomegranate juice 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: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cucumber has 72% less calories than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and cucumber has 15 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pomegranate juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Pomegranate juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:94:5 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pomegranate Juice Cucumber
Protein 1% 16%
Carbohydrates 94% 80%
Fat 5% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cucumber has 72% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cucumber comprise of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Cucumber has 400% more dietary fiber than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cucumber has 6.5 times less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cucumber has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pomegranate juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of protein - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.65g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pomegranate juice and cucumber are low in saturated fat - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cucumber has 27 times more Vitamin C than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cucumber and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pomegranate juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pomegranate juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cucumber has more riboflavin, however, pomegranate juice contains more folate. Both pomegranate juice and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Pomegranate Juice Cucumber
Thiamin 0.015 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.033 MG
Niacin 0.233 MG 0.098 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.285 MG 0.259 MG
Vitamin B6 0.04 MG 0.04 MG
Folate 24 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pomegranate juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of calcium - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and cucumber has 16mg of calcium.

iron

Pomegranate juice and cucumber contain similar amounts of iron - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.28mg of iron.

potassium

Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium and it has 46% more potassium than cucumber - pomegranate juice has 214mg 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,

Pomegranate Juice Cucumber
Quercetin 1.11 mg 0.04 mg
kaempferol ~ 0.13 mg

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pomegranate juice and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Pomegranate Juice Cucumber
linoleic acid 0.05 G 0.028 G
Total 0.05 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 Pomegranate Juice or Cucumber .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .

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FAQ

Does pomegranate juice or cucumber contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cucumber has 70% less calories than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and cucumber has 15 calories.

Does pomegranate juice or cucumber have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cucumber comprise of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber.