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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of banana 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: Banana (Bananas, 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 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 5:93:3 and for jalapeno, 11:78:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Banana Jalapeno
Protein 5% 11%
Carbohydrates 93% 78%
Fat 3% 11%
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

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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 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: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

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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.