Celery vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and celery are high in potassium.
- Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, celery is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to jalapeno for fat. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Celery | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 80% |
| Fat | 11% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than celery - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and celery are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 37 times more Vitamin C than celery - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 145% more Vitamin A than celery - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 12 times more Vitamin E than celery - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both celery and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Celery | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Celery has 233% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and celery are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg 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, celery has more apigenin and kaempferol than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more quercetin than celery per 100 grams. Both celery and jalapeno contain significant amounts of luteolin.
| Celery | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.85 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.05 mg | 1.34 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.22 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.39 mg | 5.07 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,
| Celery | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 561 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | 861 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Celery | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.079 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 celery contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.
Does jalapeno or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.
Does jalapeno or celery contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and celery are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.