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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cucumber and jalapeno is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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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 16:80:5 and for jalapeno, 11:78:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cucumber Jalapeno
Protein 16% 11%
Carbohydrates 80% 78%
Fat 5% 11%
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

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds,

Cucumber Jalapeno
kaempferol 0.13 mg ~
Quercetin 0.04 mg 5.07 mg
luteolin ~ 1.34 mg

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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cucumber or Jalapeno .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

Cucumber 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Jalapeno 100g

( 100 g )
15KCAL 1%
calories 93%
29KCAL 2%
3.6G 2%
carbohydrates 81%
6.5G 3%
0.5G 2%
dietary fiber 460%
2.8G 11%
1.7G sugar 141% 4.1G
0.11G 0.2%
total fat 236%
0.37G 1%
0.04G 0.2%
saturated fat 125%
0.09G 1%
0.01G monounsaturated fat 198% 0.03G
0.03G polyunsaturated fat 266% 0.11G
2MG 0.1%
sodium 50%
3MG 0.2%
Vitamins and Minerals
5UG 1%
Vitamin A 980%
54UG 8%
2.8MG 4%
Vitamin C >999%
119MG 158%
16MG 2%
33% calcium
12MG 1%
0.28MG 2%
12% iron
0.25MG 1%
13MG 4%
magnesium 15%
15MG 5%
147MG 6%
potassium 69%
248MG 11%
0.03MG 3%
thiamin (Vit B1) 33%
0.04MG 4%
0.03MG 3%
riboflavin (Vit B2) 133%
0.07MG 6%
0.1MG 1%
niacin (Vit B3) >999%
1.3MG 9%
0.04MG 3%
Vitamin B6 948%
0.42MG 32%
0.26MG 5%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 23%
0.32MG 6%
7UG 2%
folate (Vit B9) 286%
27UG 7%
0.03MG 0.2%
Vitamin E >999%
3.6MG 24%
16UG 18%
Vitamin K 19%
19UG 21%
0.65G 1%
protein 40%
0.91G 2%
6MG 1%
choline 25%
7.5MG 2%
0.04MG 3%
copper 25%
0.05MG 4%
>999% fluoride
0.08MG 4%
manganese 25%
0.1MG 5%
24MG 3%
phosphorus 8%
26MG 4%
0.3UG 1%
selenium 33%
0.4UG 1%
0.2MG 3%
43% zinc
0.14MG 2%
95G 3% Water 92G
0.83G >999% Starch


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

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.