Cucumber, with peel, raw vs Zucchini, raw
Both compared per 100 g. They have similar amounts of calories. Zucchini, raw has 86% more protein than cucumber, with peel, raw (1.2 g vs 0.65 g). Zucchini, raw has 2 times as much fiber as cucumber, with peel, raw (1 g vs 0.5 g). Zucchini, raw has 50% more sugars than cucumber, with peel, raw (2.5 g vs 1.7 g).
The biggest vitamin and mineral differences: Zucchini, raw has more Vitamin C (+17% DV) and Cucumber, with peel, raw has more Vitamin K (+10% DV).
| Per 100 g | Cucumber, with peel, raw | Zucchini, raw |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Protein | 0.65 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Total fat | 0.11 g | 0.32 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.037 g | 0.084 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 8 mg |
| Water | 95.2 g | 94.8 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg (0.1%) | 8 mg (0.3%) |
| Vitamin A | 5 µg (0.6%) | 10 µg (1%) |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg (3%) | 17.9 mg (20%) |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg (0%) | 0 µg (0%) |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg (0.2%) | 0.12 mg (0.8%) |
| Vitamin K | 16.4 µg (14%) | 4.3 µg (4%) |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.027 mg (2%) | 0.045 mg (4%) |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.033 mg (3%) | 0.094 mg (7%) |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.098 mg (0.6%) | 0.45 mg (3%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.26 mg (5%) | 0.2 mg (4%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg (2%) | 0.16 mg (10%) |
| Folate (B9) | 7 µg (2%) | 24 µg (6%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg (0%) | 0 µg (0%) |
| Choline | 6 mg (1%) | 9.5 mg (2%) |
| Calcium | 16 mg (1%) | 16 mg (1%) |
| Iron | 0.28 mg (2%) | 0.37 mg (2%) |
| Magnesium | 13 mg (3%) | 18 mg (4%) |
| Phosphorus | 24 mg (2%) | 38 mg (3%) |
| Potassium | 147 mg (3%) | 261 mg (6%) |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg (2%) | 0.32 mg (3%) |
| Copper | 0.041 mg (5%) | 0.053 mg (6%) |
| Manganese | 0.079 mg (3%) | 0.18 mg (8%) |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg (0.5%) | 0.2 µg (0.4%) |
| Fluoride | 1.3 µg | not reported |
Bold: the higher value. Percentages are % Daily Value. Sources: USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy; USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy. "Not reported" means the source has no value, which is not the same as zero.
Cucumber, with peel, raw
Cucumber, with peel, raw contains 15 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cucumber, 8-1/4" (301 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
Zucchini, raw
Zucchini, raw contains 17 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (196 g) provides about 33 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 14% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).