Jalapeno vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Jalapeno and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jalapeno
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jalapeno and pickles:
- Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jalapeno is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to pickles for protein. Jalapeno has a macronutrient ratio of 11:78:11 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jalapeno | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 67% |
| Fat | 11% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 50 times more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 800% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 118 times more Vitamin E than pickle - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both jalapeno and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Jalapeno | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 1.28 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.315 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 375% more calcium than jalapeno - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg 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,
| Jalapeno | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 561 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 67 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 861 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both jalapeno and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Jalapeno | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both jalapeno and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Jalapeno | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.
Does pickles or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.