Jalapeno vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Jalapeno and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jalapeno
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jalapeno and scallion:
- Both jalapeno and scallion are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more folate.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jalapeno is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Jalapeno has a macronutrient ratio of 11:80:9 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jalapeno | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 76% |
| Fat | 9% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Jalapeno has a little more dietary fiber (8%) than scallion by weight - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and scallion are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and scallion are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 531% more Vitamin C than scallion - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 551% more Vitamin E than scallion - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 10 times more Vitamin K than jalapeno - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, scallion contains more folate. Both jalapeno and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Jalapeno | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 1.28 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.315 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 492% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and scallion are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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 has more luteolin than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more quercetin and kaempferol than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Jalapeno | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.34 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 5.07 mg | 10.68 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.36 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, both jalapeno and scallion contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Jalapeno | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 561 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 67 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 861 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than scallion per 100 grams.
| Jalapeno | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both jalapeno and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Jalapeno | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.07 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 scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does jalapeno or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does jalapeno or scallion contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and scallion are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.