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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cucumber and tomato sauce 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: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 16:80:5 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cucumber Tomato Sauce
Protein 16% 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

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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 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 Cucumber or Tomato Sauce .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .

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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.