Lemon vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and jalapeno:
- Both lemon and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jalapeno is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is heavier in carbs and similar to jalapeno for protein and fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 80% |
| Fat | 6% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and jalapeno are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to lemon for dietary fiber - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 124% more Vitamin C than lemon - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 53 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 22 times more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than lemon - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lemon and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lemon | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon has 117% more calcium than jalapeno - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and jalapeno contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg 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, lemon has more myricetin than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more quercetin than lemon per 100 grams. Both lemon and jalapeno contain significant amounts of luteolin.
| Lemon | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 1.34 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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,
| Lemon | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.063 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% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.
Does lemon or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.