Cucumber vs. Serrano Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Serrano Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
serrano pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and serrano pepper:
- Serrano pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to serrano pepper for protein. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 16:80:5 and for serrano pepper, 18:72:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 72% |
| Fat | 5% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 51% sugar and 49% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 640% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and serrano pepper are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 44.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Serrano pepper has 840% more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cucumber and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Serrano pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cucumber and serrano pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Cucumber | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 1.537 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.505 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Serrano pepper has 207% more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Serrano pepper is an excellent source of potassium and it has 107% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg 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 | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.13 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.04 mg | 15.98 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 4.14 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, both cucumber and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Cucumber | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 534 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 544 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cucumber and serrano pepper contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cucumber | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.006 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, serrano pepper has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Serrano Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.216 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.216 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 Serrano Pepper .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Serrano Pepper (Peppers, serrano, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cucumber or serrano pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and serrano pepper has 32 calories.
Does cucumber or serrano pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and serrano pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and serrano pepper has 6.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in serrano pepper comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does cucumber or serrano pepper contain more potassium?
Serrano pepper is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and serrano pepper has 305mg of potassium.