Ginger Root vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Ginger Root and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger root
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger root and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and ginger root are high in potassium.
- Jalapeno has 63% less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Jalapeno has 64% less calories than ginger root.
- Jalapeno has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno has 64% less calories than ginger root - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger root is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Ginger root has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger Root | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 63% less carbohydrates than ginger root - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 40% more dietary fiber than ginger root - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and ginger root contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and ginger root are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 22 times more Vitamin C than ginger root - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than ginger root - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 12 times more Vitamin E than ginger root - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both ginger root and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Ginger Root | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.75 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.203 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and ginger root contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and ginger root are high in potassium. Ginger root has 67% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both ginger root and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Ginger Root | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both ginger root and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Ginger Root | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno has 60% less calories than ginger root - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Does jalapeno or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or ginger root contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and ginger root are high in potassium. Ginger root has 70% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.