Lentils vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and lentils are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno has 68% less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Lentil has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, jalapeno contains more Vitamin B6.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and jalapeno has 75% less calories than lentil - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 68% less carbohydrates than lentil - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 182% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 891% more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and lentils are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 78 times more Vitamin C than lentil - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than lentil - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 31 times more Vitamin E than lentil - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, jalapeno contains more Vitamin B6. Both lentils and jalapeno contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Lentils | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and lentils contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 49% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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,
| Lentils | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lentils and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lentils | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lentil has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.137 G | 0.066 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 lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and jalapeno has 80% less calories than lentil - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does jalapeno or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 70% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does jalapeno or lentils contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 50% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.