Persimmon vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Persimmon and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
persimmon
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in persimmon and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and persimmon are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Jalapeno has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Persimmon is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Persimmon is high in calories and jalapeno has 77% less calories than persimmon - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, persimmon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Persimmon has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Persimmon | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and jalapeno has 81% less carbohydrates than persimmon - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Persimmon has less sugar than jalapeno - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and persimmon are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and persimmon are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 80% more Vitamin C than persimmon - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than persimmon - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has more Vitamin E than persimmon - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than persimmon - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Persimmon | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Persimmon has 125% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 900% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and persimmon are high in potassium. Persimmon has 25% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg 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.
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Persimmon is high in calories and jalapeno has 80% less calories than persimmon - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.
Does jalapeno or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and jalapeno has 80% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or persimmon contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and persimmon are high in potassium. Persimmon has 30% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.