Jalapeno vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Jalapeno and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jalapeno
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jalapeno and red bell pepper:
- Both jalapeno and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than jalapeno, however, jalapeno contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jalapeno is similar to red bell pepper for protein, carbs and fat. Jalapeno has a macronutrient ratio of 11:80:9 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jalapeno | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 78% |
| Fat | 9% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 67% sugar and 33% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Jalapeno has 33% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and red bell pepper are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and red bell pepper are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has a little more Vitamin C (8%) than jalapeno by weight - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 191% more Vitamin A than jalapeno - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 127% more Vitamin E than red bell pepper - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both jalapeno and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Jalapeno | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 1.28 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.315 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Jalapeno has 18% more potassium than red bell pepper - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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,
| Jalapeno | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.34 mg | 0.61 mg |
| Quercetin | 5.07 mg | 0.23 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.02 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, red bell pepper has more beta-carotene than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Jalapeno | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 561 UG | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 67 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 861 UG | 51 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both jalapeno and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Jalapeno | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both jalapeno and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Jalapeno | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.1 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: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does jalapeno or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in red bell pepper comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does jalapeno or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Jalapeno has 20% more potassium than red bell pepper - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.