Green Bean vs. Jalapeno

Nutrition comparison of Green Bean and Jalapeno


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of green bean versus jalapeno (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green bean and jalapeno:

  • Both jalapeno and green bean are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Jalapeno has more Vitamin B6.
Detailed nutritional comparison of green bean and jalapeno is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Jalapeno and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, green bean is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to jalapeno for carbs. Green bean has a macronutrient ratio of 20:76:5 and for jalapeno, 11:78:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Green Bean Jalapeno
Protein 20% 11%
Carbohydrates 76% 78%
Fat 5% 11%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Jalapeno and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 48% sugar, 39% dietary fiber and 13% starch.

dietary fiber

Both jalapeno and green bean are high in dietary fiber. Jalapeno has a little more dietary fiber (4%) than green bean by weight - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Jalapeno and green bean contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Jalapeno and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both jalapeno and green bean are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both jalapeno and green bean are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 872% more Vitamin C than green bean - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Jalapeno and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Jalapeno has 773% more Vitamin E than green bean - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Green bean has 132% more Vitamin K than jalapeno - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Jalapeno has more Vitamin B6. Both green bean and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Green Bean Jalapeno
Thiamin 0.082 MG 0.04 MG
Riboflavin 0.104 MG 0.07 MG
Niacin 0.734 MG 1.28 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.225 MG 0.315 MG
Vitamin B6 0.141 MG 0.419 MG
Folate 33 UG 27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Green bean has 208% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.

iron

Green bean has 312% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.

potassium

Both jalapeno and green bean are high in potassium. Jalapeno has 18% more potassium than green bean - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and green bean has 211mg 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 than green bean per 100 grams, however, green bean contains more kaempferol than jalapeno per 100 grams. Both green bean and jalapeno contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Green Bean Jalapeno
luteolin 0.13 mg 1.34 mg
kaempferol 0.45 mg ~
myricetin 0.13 mg ~
Quercetin 2.73 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, both green bean and jalapeno contain significant amounts of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

Green Bean Jalapeno
beta-carotene 379 UG 561 UG
alpha-carotene 69 UG 67 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 640 UG 861 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both green bean and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Green Bean Jalapeno
alpha linoleic acid 0.069 G 0.05 G
Total 0.069 G 0.05 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both green bean and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Green Bean Jalapeno
linoleic acid 0.044 G 0.062 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.004 G
Total 0.044 G 0.066 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

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FAQ

Does jalapeno or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?
Jalapeno and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.

Does jalapeno or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in green bean comprise of 50% sugar, 40% dietary fiber and 10% starch.

Does jalapeno or green bean contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and green bean are high in potassium. Jalapeno has 20% more potassium than green bean - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and green bean has 211mg of potassium.