Jalapeno vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Jalapeno and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jalapeno
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jalapeno and tomato:
- Both jalapeno and tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Jalapeno has more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato, however, tomato contains more lycopene than jalapeno.
- Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jalapeno is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Jalapeno has a macronutrient ratio of 11:80:9 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jalapeno | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 75% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 133% more dietary fiber than tomato - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and tomato are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 766% more Vitamin C than tomato - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 563% more Vitamin E than tomato - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both jalapeno and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Jalapeno | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 1.28 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.315 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and tomato contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and tomato are high in potassium. Jalapeno has a little more potassium (5%) than tomato by weight - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.34 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 5.07 mg | 0.58 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.09 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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, jalapeno has more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams, however, tomato contains more lycopene than jalapeno per 100 grams. Both jalapeno and tomato contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.
| Jalapeno | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 561 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 67 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 861 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Jalapeno | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both jalapeno and tomato contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Jalapeno | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.08 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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FAQ
Does jalapeno or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does jalapeno or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does jalapeno or tomato contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and tomato are high in potassium. Jalapeno has a little more potassium ( 10%) than tomato by weight - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.