Balsamic Vinegar vs. Jalapeno

Nutrition comparison of Balsamic Vinegar and Jalapeno


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in balsamic vinegar and jalapeno:

  • Jalapeno has 62% less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar.
  • Jalapeno has 67% less calories than balsamic vinegar.
  • Jalapeno has 72% less sugar than balsamic vinegar.
  • Jalapeno has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of balsamic vinegar 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: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) 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 has 67% less calories than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, balsamic vinegar is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Balsamic vinegar has a macronutrient ratio of 4:96:0 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Balsamic Vinegar Jalapeno
Protein 4% 11%
Carbohydrates 96% 80%
Fat ~ 9%
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carbohydrates

Jalapeno has 62% less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Jalapeno has 72% less sugar than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar.

Protein

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Jalapeno and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both jalapeno and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Jalapeno has more Vitamin E than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Jalapeno has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Balsamic Vinegar Jalapeno
Thiamin ~ 0.04 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.07 MG
Niacin ~ 1.28 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.315 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.419 MG
Folate ~ 27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Balsamic vinegar has 125% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.

iron

Balsamic vinegar has 188% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.

potassium

Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.




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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: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

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FAQ

Does jalapeno or balsamic vinegar contain more calories in 100 grams?
Jalapeno has 70% less calories than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.

Does jalapeno or balsamic vinegar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 60% fewer carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.