Chili Pepper vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and cucumber:
- Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cucumber has 63% less calories than chili pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 63% less calories than chili pepper - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is similar to cucumber for protein, carbs and fat. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 80% |
| Fat | 4% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chili pepper has 200% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 85 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has 10 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chili pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid.
| Chili Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 329% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chili pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 131% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Chili Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 0.04 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.13 mg |
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,
| Chili Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chili pepper and cucumber contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chili Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.104 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 60% less calories than chili pepper - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does cucumber or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Chili pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.