Carrots vs cucumber
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Carrot and Cucumber, with peel, raw.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Carrot:
41.0kcal
Cucumber, with peel, raw:
15.0kcal
Protein
Carrot:
0.9g
Cucumber, with peel, raw:
0.7g
Carbs
Carrot:
9.6g
Cucumber, with peel, raw:
3.6g
Fat
Carrot:
0.2g
Cucumber, with peel, raw:
0.1g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Cucumber, with peel, raw has fewer calories (15 vs 41 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Carrot has more protein (0.93g vs 0.65g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Cucumber, with peel, raw has fewer carbs (3.63g vs 9.58g)
Better for Digestion
Carrot has more fiber (2.8g vs 0.5g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Carrot | Cucumber, with peel, raw |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 41 | 15 |
| Protein | 0.9g | 0.7g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6g | 3.6g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.1g |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.5g |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 69mg | 2mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 835mcg | 5mcg |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 2.8mg |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | — | — |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.3mg |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 13mg |
| Potassium | 320mg | 147mg |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.2mg |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).