Banana vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno has 66% less sugar than banana.
- Jalapeno has 67% less calories than banana.
- Jalapeno has 72% less carbohydrates than banana.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno has 67% less calories than banana - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 72% less carbohydrates than banana - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and banana are high in dietary fiber. Jalapeno has a little more dietary fiber (8%) than banana by weight - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno has 66% less sugar than banana - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and banana contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and banana are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than banana - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 17 times more Vitamin A than banana - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 34 times more Vitamin E than banana - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both banana and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Banana | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and banana contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and banana contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 44% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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,
| Banana | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | 5.07 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.34 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,
| Banana | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both banana and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Banana | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.046 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno has 70% less calories than banana - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does jalapeno or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 70% fewer carbohydrates than banana - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or banana contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and banana are high in potassium. Banana has 40% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.