Whole Milk vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and cucumber:
- Cucumber has 49.4 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Cucumber has 75% less calories than whole milk.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than cucumber.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 75% less calories than whole milk - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:31:48 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 31% | 80% |
| Fat | 48% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cucumber has more dietary fiber than whole milk - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cucumber and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 385% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cucumber has 49.4 times less saturated fat than whole milk - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cucumber has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than whole milk - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 820% more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than cucumber - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 606% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Cucumber and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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,
| Whole Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole milk has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.12 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Milk or Cucumber .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 80% less calories than whole milk - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does cucumber or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and whole milk are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cucumber or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.