Black Beans vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Black Beans and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black beans
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black beans and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and black beans are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Black bean has more thiamin and folate, however, jalapeno contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Black bean has signficantly more iron than jalapeno.
- Jalapeno has 61% less carbohydrates than black bean.
- Jalapeno has 68% less calories than black bean.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Beans (Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno has 68% less calories than black bean - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and black bean has 91 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Black beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:71:3 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Beans | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 61% less carbohydrates than black bean - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and black bean has 16.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and black beans are high in dietary fiber. Black bean has 146% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black bean has 6.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and black beans contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and black bean has 0.23g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black bean has 563% more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and black bean has 6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and black beans are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black bean has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 42 times more Vitamin C than black bean - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black bean has 2.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than black bean - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 477% more Vitamin E than black bean - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black bean has 0.62mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and black beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black bean has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black bean has more thiamin and folate, however, jalapeno contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both black beans and jalapeno contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Black Beans | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.14 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.62 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Black bean has 192% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and black bean has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Black bean has signficantly more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and black bean has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and black beans are high in potassium. Black bean has 24% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and black bean has 308mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both black beans and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Black Beans | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both black beans and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Black Beans | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.068 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.068 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: Black Beans (Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or black beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno has 70% less calories than black bean - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and black bean has 91 calories.
Does jalapeno or black beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 60% fewer carbohydrates than black bean - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and black bean has 16.6g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or black beans contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and black beans are high in potassium. Black bean has 20% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and black bean has 308mg of potassium.