Cayenne Pepper vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Cayenne Pepper and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cayenne pepper
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cayenne pepper and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than jalapeno, however, jalapeno contains more alpha-carotene than cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, jalapeno contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Jalapeno has 34.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper.
- Jalapeno has 60% less sugar than cayenne pepper.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cayenne pepper is high in calories and jalapeno has 91% less calories than cayenne pepper - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cayenne pepper is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to jalapeno for protein. Cayenne pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cayenne Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 80% |
| Fat | 36% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and jalapeno has 89% less carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and cayenne pepper are high in dietary fiber. Cayenne pepper has 871% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 27.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno has 60% less sugar than cayenne pepper - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Jalapeno has 34.4 times less saturated fat than cayenne pepper - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 3.3g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and cayenne pepper are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 55% more Vitamin C than cayenne pepper - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 76.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 37 times more Vitamin A than jalapeno - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2081ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 733% more Vitamin E than jalapeno - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 29.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cayenne pepper has 334% more Vitamin K than jalapeno - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cayenne pepper has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, jalapeno contains more pantothenic acid.
| Cayenne Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.328 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.919 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 8.701 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 106 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
iron
Cayenne pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 712% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg 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, cayenne pepper has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more alpha-carotene than cayenne pepper per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 21840 UG | 561 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13157 UG | 861 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.66 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.66 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cayenne pepper has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Cayenne Pepper | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 7.71 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 7.71 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cayenne Pepper (Spices, pepper, red or cayenne) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or cayenne pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cayenne pepper is high in calories and jalapeno has 90% less calories than cayenne pepper - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and cayenne pepper has 318 calories.
Does jalapeno or cayenne pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cayenne pepper is high in carbohydrates and jalapeno has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cayenne pepper - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and cayenne pepper has 56.6g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or cayenne pepper contain more calcium?
Cayenne pepper is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 148mg of calcium.
Does jalapeno or cayenne pepper contain more iron?
Cayenne pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of iron.
Does jalapeno or cayenne pepper contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and cayenne pepper are high in potassium. Cayenne pepper has 710% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and cayenne pepper has 2014mg of potassium.