Hazelnut vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Hazelnut and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hazelnut
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hazelnut and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Jalapeno has 63% less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Jalapeno has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hazelnut is high in calories and jalapeno has 96% less calories than hazelnut - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hazelnut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to jalapeno for protein. Hazelnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:10:81 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hazelnut | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 80% |
| Fat | 81% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 63% less carbohydrates than hazelnut - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Hazelnut has 236% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and hazelnut contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Jalapeno has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 30 times more Vitamin C than hazelnut - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 17 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 327% more Vitamin E than jalapeno - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than hazelnut - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both hazelnut and jalapeno contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Hazelnut | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.338 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.123 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 2.05 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.923 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.62 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 88 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 925% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 204% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Hazelnut | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 36 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both hazelnut and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Hazelnut | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Hazelnut | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 8.403 G | 0.062 G |
| Total | 8.463 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.
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Hazelnut is high in calories and jalapeno has 100% less calories than hazelnut - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does jalapeno or hazelnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 60% fewer carbohydrates than hazelnut - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 930% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does jalapeno or hazelnut contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does jalapeno or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 200% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.