Tomato vs Cucumber
Per 100 g, tomato has 18 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 3.9 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat; cucumber has 16 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat. Tomato has 18 kcal per 100 g, 13% more than cucumber at 16 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Tomato | Cucumber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | 16 kcal | +2 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.6 g | +0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 3 g | +0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | — |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 2 mg | +3 mg |
Difference is Tomato minus Cucumber. Full names: Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average · Cucumber, with peel, raw.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato · 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 149 g | 27 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.3 g |
| Cucumber · 100 g | 16 | 0.6 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
Where the calories come from
Tomato · 17% protein · 74% carbohydrate · 9% fat
Cucumber · 15% protein · 74% carbohydrate · 11% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Tomato has 18 kcal per 100 g, 13% more than cucumber at 16 kcal.
- Tomato has 50% more protein per 100 g than cucumber (0.9 g vs 0.6 g). Per calorie, tomato gives 5.0 g of protein per 100 kcal and cucumber gives 3.8 g.
- Tomato has 30% more carbohydrate per 100 g than cucumber (3.9 g vs 3 g).
- Tomato and cucumber have about the same fat per 100 g (0.2 g vs 0.2 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, tomato or cucumber?
Tomato has 18 kcal per 100 g, 13% more than cucumber at 16 kcal.
Which has more protein, tomato or cucumber?
Tomato has 50% more protein per 100 g than cucumber (0.9 g vs 0.6 g). Per calorie, tomato gives 5.0 g of protein per 100 kcal and cucumber gives 3.8 g.
What are the macros of tomato vs cucumber?
Tomato: 17% protein, 74% carbohydrate, 9% fat by energy. Cucumber: 15% protein, 74% carbohydrate, 11% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 170457 (Vegetables) and 2346406 (Vegetables), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.