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Jalapeño vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jalapeño and Cucumber

  • Jalapeño is richer than Cucumber in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jalapeño is 129% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains 119 times more Vitamin E than Cucumber. Jalapeño contains 3.58mg of Vitamin E , while Cucumber contains 0.03mg.
  • Cucumber contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
6
:
4
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 24
Jalapeño
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +68.7%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 24

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
10
:
0
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +11833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +947.5%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.8%
Jalapeño
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +11833.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1206.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +947.5%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +236.4%
Contains more Carbs +79.1%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Equal in Water - 95.23
Jalapeño
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Fats +236.4%
Contains more Carbs +79.1%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
Jalapeño
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
2
:
3
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Glucose +94.7%
Contains more Fructose +202.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Jalapeño
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cucumber
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +94.7%
Contains more Fructose +202.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jalapeño Cucumber
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 3.13g Jalapeño
Protein 0.91g 0.65g Jalapeño
Fats 0.37g 0.11g Jalapeño
Carbs 6.5g 3.63g Jalapeño
Calories 29kcal 15kcal Jalapeño
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 2.63g 0.87g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 2.8g 0.5g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 16mg Cucumber
Iron 0.25mg 0.28mg Cucumber
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Jalapeño
Phosphorus 26mg 24mg Jalapeño
Potassium 248mg 147mg Jalapeño
Sodium 3mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.14mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.046mg 0.041mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg 0.079mg Jalapeño
Selenium 0.4µg 0.3µg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 1078IU 105IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 5µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.03mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 2.8mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.027mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.033mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.098mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.259mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.04mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 7µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg 16.4µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.005g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.032g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño Cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Jalapeño
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/nutrients
  2. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.