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

NutrientTomatoCucumberDifference
Calories18kcal16kcal+2.0kcal
Protein0.9g0.7g+0.2g
Carbohydrates4g4g0.0g
Fat0.2g0.1g+0.1g
Fiber1.2g0.5g+0.7g
Sugar2.6g1.7g+0.9g
Sodium5mg2mg+3.0mg

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
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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
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