Lemon Zest vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon zest
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and jalapeno:
- Both lemon zest and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno has 59% less carbohydrates than lemon zest.
- Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jalapeno is a great source of potassium.
- Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon zest and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to jalapeno for protein. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 9:91:0 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon Zest | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 59% less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon zest and jalapeno are high in dietary fiber. Lemon zest has 279% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon zest and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon zest and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon zest and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon zest and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C. Lemon zest has a little more Vitamin C (9%) than jalapeno by weight - lemon zest has 129mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 17 times more Vitamin A than lemon zest - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 13 times more Vitamin E than lemon zest - lemon zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than lemon zest - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lemon zest and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Lemon Zest | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.319 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.172 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lemon zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than jalapeno - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon zest has 220% more iron than jalapeno - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 55% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg 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,
| Lemon Zest | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon zest and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon Zest | 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 zest and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon Zest | 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon zest or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon zest and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.
Does lemon zest or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 60% fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon zest or jalapeno contain more calcium?
Lemon zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than jalapeno - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.