Tomato 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 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
Tomato
18
Cucumber
16
Proteinper 100g
Tomato
0.9g
Cucumber
0.7g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Tomato
4g
Cucumber
4g
Fatper 100g
Tomato
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:
Tomato
Per 100g:18 calories
Per cup (150g):27 calories
Per serving (85g):15 calories
Cucumber
Per 100g:16 calories
Per cup (150g):24 calories
Per serving (85g):14 calories
Diet Compatibility
Tomato
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Cucumber
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Tomato
- ✓Higher in protein (0.9g vs 0.7g)
- ✓More fiber (1.2g vs 0.5g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (4g vs 4g)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
When to Choose Cucumber
- ✓Lower in calories (16 vs 18)
- ✓Less sugar (1.7g vs 2.6g)
- ✓Lower sodium (2mg vs 5mg)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups