Kidney Beans vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Kidney Beans and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kidney beans
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kidney beans and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and kidney beans are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno has 69% less carbohydrates than kidney bean.
- Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kidney bean is high in calories and jalapeno has 76% less calories than kidney bean - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kidney beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Kidney beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:67:7 and for jalapeno, 11:78:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kidney Beans | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 78% |
| Fat | 7% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 69% less carbohydrates than kidney bean - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and kidney beans are high in dietary fiber. Kidney bean has 114% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kidney bean has less sugar than jalapeno - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Kidney bean is a great source of protein and it has 792% more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and kidney beans are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 592 times more Vitamin C than kidney bean - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than kidney bean - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 118 times more Vitamin E than kidney bean - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both kidney beans and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Kidney Beans | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kidney bean is a great source of calcium and it has 383% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Kidney bean has 500% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and kidney beans are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kidney bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Kidney Beans | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.132 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.132 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kidney bean has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Kidney Beans | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.217 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.217 G | 0.066 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Kidney bean is high in calories and jalapeno has 80% less calories than kidney bean - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Does jalapeno or kidney beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 70% fewer carbohydrates than kidney bean - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or kidney beans contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and kidney beans are high in potassium. Jalapeno is very similar to jalapeno for potassium - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.