Cucumber vs Tomato

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 18), less sugar (1.7g vs 2.6g), less sodium (2mg vs 5mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Cucumber

16 kcal

More Protein

Tomato

0.9g

More Fiber

Tomato

1.2g

Less Sugar

Cucumber

1.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Cucumber
16
Tomato
18
Proteinper 100g
Cucumber
0.7g
Tomato
0.9g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cucumber
4g
Tomato
4g
Fatper 100g
Cucumber
0.1g
Tomato
0.2g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCucumberTomatoDifference
Calories16kcal18kcal-2.0kcal
Protein0.7g0.9g-0.2g
Carbohydrates4g4g0.0g
Fat0.1g0.2g-0.1g
Fiber0.5g1.2g-0.7g
Sugar1.7g2.6g-0.9g
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

Tomato

Per 100g:18 calories
Per cup (150g):27 calories
Per serving (85g):15 calories

Diet Compatibility

Cucumber

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Tomato

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Cucumber

  • Lower in calories (16 vs 18)
  • Lower in carbs (4g vs 4g)
  • Less sugar (1.7g vs 2.6g)
  • Lower sodium (2mg vs 5mg)

Common Uses

SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
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When to Choose Tomato

  • Higher in protein (0.9g vs 0.7g)
  • More fiber (1.2g vs 0.5g)

Common Uses

SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
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