Orange vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and orange are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno has 55% less sugar than orange.
- Jalapeno is a great source of potassium.
- Orange has more thiamin, however, jalapeno contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Orange is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and orange contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 80% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 79% sugar and 21% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and orange are high in dietary fiber. Jalapeno has 17% more dietary fiber than orange - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno has 55% less sugar than orange - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and orange contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and orange are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and orange are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 164% more Vitamin C than orange - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 391% more Vitamin A than orange - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange has 11ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 18 times more Vitamin E than orange - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than orange - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin, however, jalapeno contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both orange and jalapeno contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 258% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and orange contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 47% more potassium than orange - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg 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,
| Orange | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both orange and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Orange | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.031 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 orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and orange contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does jalapeno or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and orange contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in orange comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.