Calorie comparison
Cucumber vs Sweet Potato
Per 100 grams, cucumber is the lighter choice by 71 calories, while sweet potato 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 | Sweet Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 | 86 |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbs | 3.6 g | 20 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
🥒 Cucumber
1/2 cup sliced (52 g)
8 cal
0.4 g protein · 1.9 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
🍠 Sweet Potato
1 medium (130 g)
112 cal
2.1 g protein · 26 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, cucumber or sweet potato?
Per 100 g, cucumber has 15 calories and sweet potato has 86. Cucumber is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cucumber or sweet potato?
Cucumber has 0.7 g of protein per 100 g; sweet potato has 1.6 g. Sweet Potato wins on protein.
Is cucumber or sweet potato 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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