Bell Pepper vs Cucumber
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Cucumber is generally healthier
Cucumber comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (16 vs 31), less sugar (1.7g vs 3g), less sodium (2mg vs 3mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Cucumber
16 kcal
More Protein
Bell Pepper
1g
More Fiber
Bell Pepper
2.2g
Less Sugar
Cucumber
1.7g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Bell Pepper
31
Cucumber
16
Proteinper 100g
Bell Pepper
1g
Cucumber
0.7g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Bell Pepper
6g
Cucumber
4g
Fatper 100g
Bell Pepper
0.3g
Cucumber
0.1g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Bell Pepper | Cucumber | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31kcal | 16kcal✓ | +15.0kcal |
| Protein | 1g✓ | 0.7g | +0.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 4g✓ | +2.0g |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0.1g✓ | +0.2g |
| Fiber | 2.2g✓ | 0.5g | +1.7g |
| Sugar | 3g | 1.7g✓ | +1.3g |
| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg✓ | +1.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Bell Pepper
Per 100g:31 calories
Per cup (150g):47 calories
Per serving (85g):26 calories
Cucumber
Per 100g:16 calories
Per cup (150g):24 calories
Per serving (85g):14 calories
Diet Compatibility
Bell Pepper
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Cucumber
Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Bell Pepper
- ✓Higher in protein (1g vs 0.7g)
- ✓More fiber (2.2g vs 0.5g)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
When to Choose Cucumber
- ✓Lower in calories (16 vs 31)
- ✓Lower in carbs (4g vs 6g)
- ✓Less sugar (1.7g vs 3g)
- ✓Lower sodium (2mg vs 3mg)
Common Uses
SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups