Egg vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and jalapeno:
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, jalapeno contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Egg has signficantly more iron than jalapeno.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more dha than jalapeno.
- Jalapeno has 32.9 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and jalapeno has 80% less calories than egg - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 80% |
| Fat | 62% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and egg contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Jalapeno and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Jalapeno has 32.9 times less saturated fat than egg - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and jalapeno are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and jalapeno has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg 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 egg - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 196% more Vitamin A than jalapeno - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than jalapeno - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 241% more Vitamin E than egg - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, jalapeno contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both egg and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Egg | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 367% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has signficantly more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than egg - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, both egg and jalapeno contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 861 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more DHA than jalapeno per 100 grams. Both egg and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.05 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Egg | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.062 G |
| Total | 1.558 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 egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and jalapeno has 80% less calories than egg - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is jalapeno or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does jalapeno or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and egg contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.