Cayenne Pepper vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and cucumber:
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cucumber has 5.1 times less sugar than cayenne pepper.
- Cucumber has 87.1 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and cucumber has 95% less calories than cayenne pepper - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 80% |
| Fat | 36% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 94% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 53 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber has 5.1 times less sugar than cayenne pepper - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cucumber has 87.1 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 26 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 415 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 993 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 390% more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 825% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Cayenne Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 45 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 23 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 7.71 G | 0.028 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cucumber or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than cayenne pepper - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does cucumber or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 830% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does cucumber or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.