Raw Beef vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and raw beef are high in potassium.
- Jalapeno has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Raw beef has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, jalapeno contains more folate.
- Raw beef is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw beef is high in calories and jalapeno has 91% less calories than raw beef - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and raw beef has 332 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 80% |
| Fat | 82% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw beef has less carbohydrates than jalapeno - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw beef - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw beef has less sugar than jalapeno - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and raw beef has 14.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw beef is high in saturated fat and jalapeno has 99% less saturated fat than raw beef - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Jalapeno has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Jalapeno has less cholesterol than raw beef - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than raw beef - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 12 times more Vitamin A than raw beef - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 20 times more Vitamin E than raw beef - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and raw beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raw beef has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, jalapeno contains more folate. Both raw beef and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Raw Beef | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Raw beef has 100% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw beef has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Raw beef has 556% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and raw beef has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and raw beef are high in potassium. Jalapeno has 14% more potassium than raw beef - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw beef has 218mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both raw beef and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Raw Beef | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.084 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.084 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw beef has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 0.062 G |
| Total | 0.599 G | 0.066 G |
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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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FAQ
Does jalapeno or raw beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw beef is high in calories and jalapeno has 90% less calories than raw beef - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and raw beef has 332 calories.
Does jalapeno or raw beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw beef has fewer carbohydrates than jalapeno - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and raw beef has no carbs..
Does jalapeno or raw beef contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and raw beef are high in potassium. Jalapeno has 10% more potassium than raw beef - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw beef has 218mg of potassium.