Celery vs. Jalapeno

Nutrition comparison of Celery and Jalapeno


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of celery versus jalapeno (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and jalapeno:

  • Both jalapeno and celery are high in potassium.
  • Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of celery and jalapeno is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and celery has 14 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, celery is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to jalapeno for fat. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Celery Jalapeno
Protein 17% 11%
Carbohydrates 72% 80%
Fat 11% 9%
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carbohydrates

Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and celery has 3g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar.

dietary fiber

Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than celery - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and celery has 1.3g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and celery has 0.69g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both jalapeno and celery are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and celery has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 37 times more Vitamin C than celery - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and celery has 3.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Jalapeno has 145% more Vitamin A than celery - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and celery has 22ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Jalapeno has 12 times more Vitamin E than celery - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and celery has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both celery and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Celery Jalapeno
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.04 MG
Riboflavin 0.057 MG 0.07 MG
Niacin 0.32 MG 1.28 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.246 MG 0.315 MG
Vitamin B6 0.074 MG 0.419 MG
Folate 36 UG 27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Celery has 233% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and celery has 40mg of calcium.

iron

Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and celery has 0.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both jalapeno and celery are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and celery has 260mg 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, celery has more apigenin and kaempferol than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more quercetin than celery per 100 grams. Both celery and jalapeno contain significant amounts of luteolin.

Celery Jalapeno
apigenin 2.85 mg ~
luteolin 1.05 mg 1.34 mg
kaempferol 0.22 mg ~
Quercetin 0.39 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,

Celery Jalapeno
beta-carotene 270 UG 561 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 283 UG 861 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 67 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Celery Jalapeno
linoleic acid 0.079 G 0.062 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.004 G
Total 0.079 G 0.066 G



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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: Celery (Celery, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

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FAQ

Does jalapeno or celery contain more calories in 100 grams?
Jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and celery has 14 calories.

Does jalapeno or celery have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and celery contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and celery has 3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in celery comprise of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar.

Does jalapeno or celery contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and celery are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and celery has 260mg of potassium.