Baby Carrots vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and jalapeno:
- Both baby carrots and jalapeno are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than jalapeno, however, jalapeno contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to jalapeno for protein. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and jalapeno are high in dietary fiber. Baby carrot has a little more dietary fiber (4%) than jalapeno by weight - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 44 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than jalapeno - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrots and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both baby carrots and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Baby Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrot has 167% more calcium than jalapeno - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 256% more iron than jalapeno - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and jalapeno are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to baby carrot for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg 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, baby carrot has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baby carrots and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baby Carrots | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.057 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: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.
Does baby carrots or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
Does baby carrots or jalapeno contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and jalapeno are high in potassium. Baby carrot is very similar to baby carrot for potassium - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg of potassium.