Chili Pepper vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Jalapeno has more pantothenic acid.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for jalapeno, 8:74:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 74% |
| Fat | 4% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 87% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and chili pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 104% more Vitamin C than jalapeno - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 419% more Vitamin E than chili pepper - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more pantothenic acid. Both chili pepper and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chili Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Chili pepper has 380% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 37% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg 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,
| Chili Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | 1.34 mg |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 14.7 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, both chili pepper and jalapeno contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chili Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chili pepper and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chili Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.104 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does jalapeno or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and chili pepper are high in potassium. Chili pepper has 40% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.