Cucumber vs Lettuce
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Lettuce is generally healthier
Lettuce comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (15 vs 16), more protein (1.2g vs 0.7g), more fiber (1.3g vs 0.5g), less sugar (0.6g vs 1.7g), making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Lettuce
15 kcal
More Protein
Lettuce
1.2g
More Fiber
Lettuce
1.3g
Less Sugar
Lettuce
0.6g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Cucumber
16
Lettuce
15
Proteinper 100g
Cucumber
0.7g
Lettuce
1.2g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cucumber
4g
Lettuce
3g
Fatper 100g
Cucumber
0.1g
Lettuce
0.2g
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
Lettuce
Per 100g:15 calories
Per cup (150g):23 calories
Per serving (85g):13 calories
Diet Compatibility
Cucumber
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Lettuce
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Cucumber
- ✓Lower sodium (2mg vs 5mg)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
When to Choose Lettuce
- ✓Lower in calories (15 vs 16)
- ✓Higher in protein (1.2g vs 0.7g)
- ✓More fiber (1.3g vs 0.5g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (3g vs 4g)
- ✓Less sugar (0.6g vs 1.7g)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups