Beef vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and beef are high in potassium.
- Beef has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, jalapeno contains more folate.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and jalapeno has 90% less calories than beef - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and beef has 277 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 80% |
| Fat | 62% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than jalapeno - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than jalapeno - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 26 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and jalapeno has 99% less saturated fat than beef - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Jalapeno has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Jalapeno has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than beef - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 17 times more Vitamin A than beef - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 28 times more Vitamin E than beef - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, jalapeno contains more folate. Both beef and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef has 192% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 800% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and beef are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both beef and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Beef | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Beef | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.013 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.062 G |
| Total | 0.403 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and jalapeno has 90% less calories than beef - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is jalapeno or beef better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 26 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does jalapeno or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has fewer carbohydrates than jalapeno - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does jalapeno or beef contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and beef are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.