Cucumber vs portobello mushrooms: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cucumber scores 80/100 and portobello mushrooms 81/100, 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.
Cucumber
15 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced: 104 g
Portobello mushrooms
22 kcal per 100 g. 1 whole cap: 84 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCucumber15 vs 22 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPortobello mushrooms0.7 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberPortobello mushrooms0.5 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCucumber1.7 vs 2.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPortobello mushrooms147 vs 364 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cucumber, 100 g | Portobello mushrooms, 100 g | Cucumber, 104 g | Portobello mushrooms, 84 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | 22 kcal | 16 kcal | 18 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 2.1 g | 0.7 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 3.9 g | 3.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 2.5 g | 1.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.3 g | 0.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 0 mg | 2.9 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 5 µg | 0 µg | 5.2 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 364 mg | 153 mg | 306 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 3 mg | 17 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 0 mg | 14 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 9 mg | 2.1 mg | 7.6 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.