Apple vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno has 53% less carbohydrates than apple.
- Jalapeno has 60% less sugar than apple.
- Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jalapeno is a great source of potassium.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno has 44% less calories than apple - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 53% less carbohydrates than apple - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 81% sugar and 19% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and apple are high in dietary fiber. Jalapeno has 17% more dietary fiber than apple - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno has 60% less sugar than apple - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and apple contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and apple are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 24 times more Vitamin C than apple - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 17 times more Vitamin A than apple - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 18 times more Vitamin E than apple - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Apple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and apple contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and apple contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 132% more potassium than apple - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both apple and jalapeno contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Apple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.12 mg | 1.34 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.14 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 4.01 mg | 5.07 mg |
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,
| Apple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 561 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 861 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.043 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% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno has 40% less calories than apple - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does jalapeno or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 50% fewer carbohydrates than apple - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in apple comprise of 80% sugar and 20% dietary fiber.