Calorie comparison
Butternut Squash vs Cucumber
Per 100 grams, cucumber is the lighter choice by 30 calories, while butternut squash delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Butternut Squash | Cucumber |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | 15 |
| Protein | 1 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🎃 Butternut Squash
1 cup cubed (140 g)
63 cal
1.4 g protein · 16.8 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🥒 Cucumber
1/2 cup sliced (52 g)
8 cal
0.4 g protein · 1.9 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, butternut squash or cucumber?
Per 100 g, butternut squash has 45 calories and cucumber has 15. Cucumber is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butternut squash or cucumber?
Butternut Squash has 1 g of protein per 100 g; cucumber has 0.7 g. Butternut Squash wins on protein.
Is butternut squash or cucumber better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward cucumber — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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