Lemon juice vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and jalapeno:
- Both lemon juice and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C.
- Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to jalapeno for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:88:7 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 80% |
| Fat | 7% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 206% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 22 times more Vitamin E than lemon juice - lemon juice 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 juice - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both lemon juice and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lemon juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 141% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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 juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 5.07 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.34 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 juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 561 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 861 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.012 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: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon juice or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.
Does lemon juice or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.