Ginger vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 69.2 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and cucumber has 96% less calories than ginger - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to cucumber for protein. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 80% |
| Fat | 13% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 95% less carbohydrates than ginger - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 27 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cucumber has 69.2 times less saturated fat than ginger - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both ginger and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Ginger | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 613% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 69 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 798% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.706 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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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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than ginger - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does cucumber or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 100% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 69 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does cucumber or ginger contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 800% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.