Butter, Unsalted vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and jalapeno:
- Butter, unsalted has 107.3 times less carbohydrates than jalapeno.
- Butter, unsalted has 67.6 times less sugar than jalapeno.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Jalapeno has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butter, unsalted is high in calories and jalapeno has 96% less calories than butter, unsalted - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 80% |
| Fat | 100% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butter, unsalted has 107.3 times less carbohydrates than jalapeno - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in butter, unsalted comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted has 67.6 times less sugar than jalapeno - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and jalapeno has 100% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and jalapeno has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg 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 butter, unsalted - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than jalapeno - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12. Both butter, unsalted and jalapeno contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Butter, Unsalted | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Butter, unsalted has 100% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 933% more potassium than butter, unsalted - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Butter, Unsalted | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 0.062 G |
| Total | 1.968 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: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Butter, unsalted is high in calories and jalapeno has 100% less calories than butter, unsalted - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does jalapeno or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butter, unsalted has 107.3 times fewer carbohydrates than jalapeno - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in butter, unsalted comprise of 100% sugar.