Cucumber vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cucumber and jalapeño
- Jalapeño is richer than cucumber in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin A, fiber, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jalapeño is 129% higher.
- Cucumber contains less sugar.
- Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than jalapeño.
Food types used in this article are Cucumber, with peel, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +980% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1206.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +947.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +236.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +480% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +94.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +202.3% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 118.6mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.419mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 3.58mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 1.28mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 54µg | 5% |
| Folate | 7µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 248mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 2.63g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 18.5µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.112g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.315mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 0.91g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 29kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.11g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.13g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.67g | 4.12g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6mg | 7.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jalapeño is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)