Mushroom vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, jalapeno contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to jalapeno for fat. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 80% |
| Fat | 9% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than mushroom - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 240% more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and mushroom are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 55 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than mushroom - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than jalapeno - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 357 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than mushroom - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, jalapeno contains more Vitamin B6. Both mushroom and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Mushroom | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno has 300% more calcium than mushroom - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 28% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.16 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.
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is jalapeno or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 240% more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does jalapeno or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in jalapeno are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in mushroom comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does jalapeno or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and mushroom are high in potassium. Mushroom has 30% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.