Cucumber vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and tomato sauce:
- Tomato sauce has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Tomato sauce is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to tomato sauce for protein. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 15:80:5 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 74% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato sauce comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Tomato sauce has 200% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and tomato sauce are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato sauce has 150% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce has 47 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Tomato sauce has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cucumber and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cucumber | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 243% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato sauce is a great source of potassium and it has 102% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg 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 cucumber and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cucumber | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 259 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 24 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cucumber and tomato sauce contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cucumber | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato sauce has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.115 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: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or tomato sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
Does cucumber or tomato sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato sauce comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.