Grapefruit vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Jalapeno has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than jalapeno.
- Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 280% more Vitamin C than grapefruit - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 26 times more Vitamin E than grapefruit - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than grapefruit - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both grapefruit and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Grapefruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Grapefruit has 83% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 84% more potassium than grapefruit - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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,
| Grapefruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | 1.34 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.33 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, jalapeno has more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than jalapeno per 100 grams. Both grapefruit and jalapeno contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Grapefruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | 67 UG |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does jalapeno or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.