Chicken Breast vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken breast
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, jalapeno contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more dha than jalapeno.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and jalapeno has 82% less calories than chicken breast - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 80% |
| Fat | 21% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than jalapeno - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than jalapeno - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 33 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Jalapeno and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Jalapeno has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 800% more Vitamin A than chicken breast - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than jalapeno - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 12 times more Vitamin E than chicken breast - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, jalapeno contains more folate. Both chicken breast and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Chicken Breast | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and chicken breast contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast has 316% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and chicken breast are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more DHA than jalapeno per 100 grams. Both chicken breast and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chicken Breast | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 0.05 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.59 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and jalapeno has 80% less calories than chicken breast - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is jalapeno or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 33 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does jalapeno or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than jalapeno - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does jalapeno or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and chicken breast are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.