Jackfruit vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jackfruit
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Jackfruit has more thiamin.
- Jalapeno has 69% less calories than jackfruit.
- Jalapeno has 72% less carbohydrates than jackfruit.
- Jalapeno has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno has 69% less calories than jackfruit - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:88:5 and for jalapeno, 11:78:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jackfruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 78% |
| Fat | 5% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 72% less carbohydrates than jackfruit - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 87% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and jackfruit contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and jackfruit are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 766% more Vitamin C than jackfruit - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 980% more Vitamin A than jackfruit - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 953% more Vitamin E than jackfruit - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than jackfruit - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jackfruit has more thiamin. Both jackfruit and jalapeno contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Jackfruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.92 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.235 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jackfruit has 100% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 81% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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,
| Jackfruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 61 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 157 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both jackfruit and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Jackfruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.062 G |
| Total | 0.019 G | 0.066 G |
Customize your serving size
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno has 70% less calories than jackfruit - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does jalapeno or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 70% fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 80% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.