Jalapeno vs. Jicama
Nutrition comparison of Jalapeno and Jicama
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jalapeno
versus
jicama
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jalapeno and jicama:
- Both jalapeno and jicama are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jalapeno is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and jicama has 38 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jalapeno is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to jicama for protein. Jalapeno has a macronutrient ratio of 11:80:9 and for jicama, 8:90:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jalapeno | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 90% |
| Fat | 9% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and jicama contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and jicama are high in dietary fiber. Jicama has 75% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and jicama contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and jicama has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and jicama contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and jicama has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and jicama are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and jicama are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 487% more Vitamin C than jicama - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 53 times more Vitamin A than jicama - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 678% more Vitamin E than jicama - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and jicama contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both jalapeno and jicama contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Jalapeno | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Niacin | 1.28 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.315 MG | 0.135 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and jicama contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and jicama has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and jicama contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and jicama has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 65% more potassium than jicama - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and jicama has 150mg 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,
| Jalapeno | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 561 UG | 13 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 jicama per 100 grams.
| Jalapeno | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.014 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Jalapeno | Jicama | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.029 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.029 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 jalapeno or jicama contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and jicama contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and jicama has 38 calories.
Does jalapeno or jicama have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and jicama contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and jicama has 8.8g of carbohydrates.