Cucumber vs Asparagus
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Both foods have similar nutritional profiles
Both foods have similar nutritional profiles with each winning in different categories. Your choice should depend on your specific dietary goals and preferences. Cucumber has 16 calories while Asparagus has 20 calories per 100g.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Cucumber
16 kcal
More Protein
Asparagus
2.2g
More Fiber
Asparagus
2.1g
Less Sugar
Cucumber
1.7g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Cucumber
16
Asparagus
20
Proteinper 100g
Cucumber
0.7g
Asparagus
2.2g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cucumber
4g
Asparagus
4g
Fatper 100g
Cucumber
0.1g
Asparagus
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:
Cucumber
Per 100g:16 calories
Per cup (150g):24 calories
Per serving (85g):14 calories
Asparagus
Per 100g:20 calories
Per cup (150g):30 calories
Per serving (85g):17 calories
Diet Compatibility
Cucumber
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Asparagus
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Cucumber
- ✓Lower in calories (16 vs 20)
- ✓Lower in carbs (4g vs 4g)
- ✓Less sugar (1.7g vs 1.9g)
- ✓Lower sodium (2mg vs 2mg)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
When to Choose Asparagus
- ✓Higher in protein (2.2g vs 0.7g)
- ✓More fiber (2.1g vs 0.5g)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups