Beets vs cucumber: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: beets scores 73/100 and cucumber 73/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Beets
43 kcal per 100 g. 1 beet: 82 g
Cucumber
15 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced: 104 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCucumber43 vs 15 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinBeets1.6 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
- More fiberBeets2.8 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCucumber6.8 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBeets325 vs 147 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Beets, 100 g | Cucumber, 100 g | Beets, 82 g | Cucumber, 104 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 15 kcal | 35 kcal | 16 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 0.7 g | 1.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g | 3.6 g | 7.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 6.8 g | 1.7 g | 5.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 0.5 g | 2.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.9 mg | 2.8 mg | 4 mg | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 5 µg | 1.6 µg | 5.2 µg |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 147 mg | 267 mg | 153 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.7 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 16 mg | 13 mg | 17 mg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 13 mg | 19 mg | 14 mg |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 2 mg | 64 mg | 2.1 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.