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Chili pepper vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chili pepper and Cucumber

  • Chili pepper is richer than Cucumber in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili pepper is 157% higher.
  • Chili pepper contains 23 times more Vitamin E than Cucumber. Chili pepper contains 0.69mg of Vitamin E , while Cucumber contains 0.03mg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, 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.
Contains more Iron +267.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +119%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Copper +214.6%
Contains more Manganese +136.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Iron +267.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +119%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Copper +214.6%
Contains more Manganese +136.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +806.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +5032.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1165%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
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 +806.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +5032.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1165%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +187.7%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +142.7%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Equal in Water - 95.23
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
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 +187.7%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +142.7%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 3.13g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 0.65g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.11g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 3.63g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 15kcal Chili pepper
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 5.3g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 1.5g 0.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 16mg Cucumber
Iron 1.03mg 0.28mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 24mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 147mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.26mg 0.2mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.079mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0.3µg Chili pepper
Vitamin A 952IU 105IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 5µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.03mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 2.8mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.027mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.033mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.098mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.04mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 7µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.005mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.019mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.021mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg 0.029mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg 0.029mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.006mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.019mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg 0.022mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.01mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.005g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.032g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper 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
66%
Chili pepper
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.