Carrots vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Carrots and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrots
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrots and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than jalapeno, however, jalapeno contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Jalapeno has more Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrots (Carrots, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrots is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to jalapeno for protein. Carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:5 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 80% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and carrots are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to jalapeno for dietary fiber - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and carrots are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 19 times more Vitamin C than carrot - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 14 times more Vitamin A than jalapeno - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 442% more Vitamin E than carrot - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more Vitamin B6. Both carrots and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.983 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.273 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has 175% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 29% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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, jalapeno has more luteolin and quercetin than carrot per 100 grams, however, carrot contains more kaempferol than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.11 mg | 1.34 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.21 mg | 5.07 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, carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8285 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3477 UG | 67 UG |
| lycopene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 256 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrots and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.066 G |
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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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FAQ
Does jalapeno or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does jalapeno or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does jalapeno or carrots contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and carrots are high in potassium. Carrot has 30% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.