Lemon juice vs. Jalapeno

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Jalapeno


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

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

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

  • Both lemon juice and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C.
  • Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon juice 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: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, 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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Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 5:89:6 and for jalapeno, 11:78:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon juice Jalapeno
Protein 5% 11%
Carbohydrates 89% 78%
Fat 6% 11%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon juice and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 206% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than lemon juice - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Jalapeno has 22 times more Vitamin E than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than lemon juice - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Lemon juice Jalapeno
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.04 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.07 MG
Niacin 0.091 MG 1.28 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.131 MG 0.315 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.419 MG
Folate 20 UG 27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calcium - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.

iron

Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of iron - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.

potassium

Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 141% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg 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,

Lemon juice Jalapeno
myricetin 0.02 mg ~
Quercetin 0.37 mg 5.07 mg
luteolin ~ 1.34 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,

Lemon juice Jalapeno
beta-carotene 1 UG 561 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 15 UG 861 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 67 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lemon juice per 100 grams.

Lemon juice Jalapeno
alpha linoleic acid 0.009 G 0.05 G
Total 0.009 G 0.05 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.

Lemon juice Jalapeno
linoleic acid 0.012 G 0.062 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.004 G
Total 0.012 G 0.066 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lemon juice or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.

Does lemon juice or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.