Cranberry Juice vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Cranberry Juice and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cranberry juice
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry juice and jalapeno:
- Jalapeno has 66% less sugar than cranberry juice.
- Jalapeno has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cranberry juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cranberry juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Cranberry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cranberry Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 80% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cranberry juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cranberry juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% 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 27 times more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno has 66% less sugar than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cranberry juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cranberry juice and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - cranberry juice has 0.01g 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 11 times more Vitamin C than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 26 times more Vitamin A than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 198% more Vitamin E than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cranberry Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.018 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cranberry juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calcium - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Cranberry juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of iron - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 222% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg 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,
| Cranberry Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 561 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 68 UG | 861 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cranberry Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and jalapeno contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cranberry Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.042 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: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cranberry juice or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?Cranberry juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.
Does cranberry juice or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cranberry juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cranberry juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.