Lime vs. Jalapeno

Nutrition comparison of Lime and Jalapeno


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

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

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

  • Both lime and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Jalapeno is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lime 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: Lime (Limes, 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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Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lime is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Lime has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lime Jalapeno
Protein 6% 11%
Carbohydrates 91% 80%
Fat 3% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lime and jalapeno are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to lime for dietary fiber - lime has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - lime has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - lime has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both lime and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - lime has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lime and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 308% more Vitamin C than lime - lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Jalapeno has 26 times more Vitamin A than lime - lime has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Jalapeno has 15 times more Vitamin E than lime - lime has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lime has 0.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Lime Jalapeno
Thiamin 0.03 MG 0.04 MG
Riboflavin 0.02 MG 0.07 MG
Niacin 0.2 MG 1.28 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.217 MG 0.315 MG
Vitamin B6 0.043 MG 0.419 MG
Folate 8 UG 27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Lime has 175% more calcium than jalapeno - lime has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.

iron

Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of iron - lime has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.

potassium

Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 143% more potassium than lime - lime has 102mg 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,

Lime Jalapeno
Quercetin 0.4 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,

Lime Jalapeno
beta-carotene 30 UG 561 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 67 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 861 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lime Jalapeno
alpha linoleic acid 0.019 G 0.05 G
Total 0.019 G 0.05 G

omega 6s

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

Lime Jalapeno
linoleic acid 0.036 G 0.062 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.004 G
Total 0.036 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: Lime (Limes, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

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FAQ

Does lime or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - lime has 30 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.

Does lime or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lime and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - lime has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.

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