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

NutrientCucumberLettuceDifference
Calories16kcal15kcal+1.0kcal
Protein0.7g1.2g-0.5g
Carbohydrates4g3g+1.0g
Fat0.1g0.2g-0.1g
Fiber0.5g1.3g-0.8g
Sugar1.7g0.6g+1.1g
Sodium2mg5mg-3.0mg

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
View full Cucumber nutrition →

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
View full Lettuce nutrition →