Chili pepper vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between chili pepper and cucumber
- Chili pepper is richer than cucumber in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, copper, iron, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for 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.
- Cucumber has a lower glycemic index than chili pepper.
Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119% |
| Contains more IronIron | +267.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5032.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1169.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1165% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +187.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +142.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.3% |
~equal in
Water
~95.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.032 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +380% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +646.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 2.8mg | 157% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.04mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.28mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 0.098mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 147mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.033mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Folate | 23µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.87g | 0.65g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.81g | 3.63g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 16.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.259mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 15kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.11g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.31g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
58%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)