Calorie comparison
Cucumber vs Green Beans
Per 100 grams, cucumber is the lighter choice by 16 calories, while green beans 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 | Cucumber | Green Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 | 31 |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbs | 3.6 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 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
🥒 Cucumber
1/2 cup sliced (52 g)
8 cal
0.4 g protein · 1.9 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🫛 Green Beans
1 cup (100 g)
31 cal
1.8 g protein · 7 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cucumber or green beans?
Per 100 g, cucumber has 15 calories and green beans has 31. Cucumber is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cucumber or green beans?
Cucumber has 0.7 g of protein per 100 g; green beans has 1.8 g. Green Beans wins on protein.
Is cucumber or green beans 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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