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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of strawberries and cucumber 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 8:85:7 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Strawberries Cucumber
Protein 8% 16%
Carbohydrates 85% 80%
Fat 7% 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .

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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.