White Wine vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of White Wine and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white wine
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white wine and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 4.4 times less calories than white wine.
- Cucumber has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Wine (Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 4.4 times less calories than white wine - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and white wine has 82 calories.
| White Wine | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 13% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 5% |
| Alcohol | 87% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and white wine are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and white wine has 2.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than white wine - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white wine does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cucumber and white wine contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and white wine has 0.96g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and white wine contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and white wine has 0.07g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and white wine are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white wine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than white wine - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white wine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and white wine contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white wine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and white wine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and white wine does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and white wine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white wine has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cucumber has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both white wine and cucumber contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| White Wine | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.108 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.045 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and white wine contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and white wine has 9mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and white wine contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and white wine has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber has 107% more potassium than white wine - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and white wine has 71mg 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 white wine and cucumber contain small amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.
| White Wine | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | 0.13 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg |
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 White Wine or Cucumber .
Note: The specific food items compared are: White Wine (Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, white) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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FAQ
Does cucumber or white wine contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 4.4 times less calories than white wine - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and white wine has 82 calories.
Does cucumber or white wine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and white wine are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and white wine has 2.6g of carbohydrates.