Kumquat vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and jalapeno:
- Both kumquat and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno has 56% less sugar than kumquat.
- Jalapeno has 59% less calories than kumquat.
- Jalapeno has 59% less carbohydrates than kumquat.
- Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is a great source of potassium.
- Kumquat has more alpha-carotene than jalapeno, however, jalapeno contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno has 59% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is similar to jalapeno for protein, carbs and fat. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 80% |
| Fat | 12% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 59% less carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in kumquat are made of 59% sugar and 41% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both kumquat and jalapeno are high in dietary fiber. Kumquat has 132% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno has 56% less sugar than kumquat - kumquat has 9.4g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kumquat and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - kumquat has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kumquat and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both kumquat and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 170% more Vitamin C than kumquat - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 260% more Vitamin A than kumquat - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 22 times more Vitamin E than kumquat - kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than kumquat - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both kumquat and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Kumquat | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kumquat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 417% more calcium than jalapeno - kumquat has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Kumquat has 244% more iron than jalapeno - kumquat has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 33% more potassium than kumquat - kumquat has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg 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, kumquat has more apigenin than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more luteolin and quercetin than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 21.87 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.34 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 5.07 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, kumquat has more alpha-carotene than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more lutein + zeaxanthin and beta-carotene than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 861 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both kumquat and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Kumquat | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kumquat and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kumquat | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.124 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 kumquat or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno has 60% less calories than kumquat - kumquat has 71 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.
Does kumquat or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 60% fewer carbohydrates than kumquat - kumquat has 15.9g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in kumquat are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
Does kumquat or jalapeno contain more calcium?
Kumquat is a rich source of calcium and it has 420% more calcium than jalapeno - kumquat has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.