Lime vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Lime and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lime
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lime and jalapeno:
- Both lime 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: Lime (Limes, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lime is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lime | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lime and jalapeno are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to lime for dietary fiber - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lime and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lime and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 308% more Vitamin C than lime - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 26 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 15 times more Vitamin E than lime - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lime and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lime | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.217 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lime has 175% more calcium than jalapeno - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of iron - lime 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 143% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg 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,
| Lime | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 30 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lime per 100 grams.
| Lime | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lime and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lime | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.036 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% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lime or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.
Does lime or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.