Carrot vs Cucumber
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Cucumber is generally healthier
Cucumber comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (16 vs 41), less sugar (1.7g vs 6g), less sodium (2mg vs 69mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Cucumber
16 kcal
More Protein
Carrot
0.9g
More Fiber
Carrot
2.8g
Less Sugar
Cucumber
1.7g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Carrot
41
Cucumber
16
Proteinper 100g
Carrot
0.9g
Cucumber
0.7g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Carrot
10g
Cucumber
4g
Fatper 100g
Carrot
0.2g
Cucumber
0.1g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Carrot
Per 100g:41 calories
Per cup (150g):62 calories
Per serving (85g):35 calories
Cucumber
Per 100g:16 calories
Per cup (150g):24 calories
Per serving (85g):14 calories
Diet Compatibility
Carrot
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Cucumber
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Carrot
- ✓Higher in protein (0.9g vs 0.7g)
- ✓More fiber (2.8g vs 0.5g)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
When to Choose Cucumber
- ✓Lower in calories (16 vs 41)
- ✓Lower in carbs (4g vs 10g)
- ✓Less sugar (1.7g vs 6g)
- ✓Lower sodium (2mg vs 69mg)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups