Jalapeno vs. Pea Shoots
Nutrition comparison of Jalapeno and Pea Shoots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jalapeno
versus
pea shoots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jalapeno and pea shoots:
- Both jalapeno and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno is a great source of potassium.
- Pea shoot has more thiamin and folate, however, jalapeno contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jalapeno is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to pea shoots for fat. Jalapeno has a macronutrient ratio of 11:80:9 and for pea shoots, 23:69:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jalapeno | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 69% |
| Fat | 9% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and pea shoots are high in dietary fiber. Jalapeno has 17% more dietary fiber than pea shoot - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 380% more Vitamin C than pea shoot - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 350% more Vitamin A than pea shoot - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has more Vitamin E than pea shoot - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than pea shoot - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea shoot has more thiamin and folate, however, jalapeno contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both jalapeno and pea shoots contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Jalapeno | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 1.28 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.315 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea shoot has 100% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Pea shoot has 408% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 55% more potassium than pea shoot - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.
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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) .
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.
Does jalapeno or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.