Cucumber vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and jalapeno:
- Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to jalapeno for carbs. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 15:80:5 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 80% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 460% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 41 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 980% more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 118 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cucumber and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Cucumber | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and jalapeno contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 69% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Cucumber | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.066 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.
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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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% | Vitamin B12 | 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 jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.
Does cucumber or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.