Strawberries vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and cucumber:
- Strawberry has more niacin and folate.
- Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than cucumber.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and cucumber has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cucumber for fat. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 80% |
| Fat | 8% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in cucumber comprise of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than cucumber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cucumber has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.65g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and cucumber are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 20 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Strawberry has more niacin and folate. Both strawberries and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Strawberries | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cucumber has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg 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,
| Strawberries | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 0.13 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 0.04 mg |
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 strawberries and cucumber contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Strawberries | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.09 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or cucumber contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and cucumber has 15 calories.
Does strawberries or cucumber have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and cucumber contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in cucumber comprise of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber.