Papaya vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and papaya are high in Vitamin C.
- Jalapeno has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than jalapeno.
- Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and papaya has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 80% |
| Fat | 5% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 65% more dietary fiber than papaya - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and papaya contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and papaya has 7.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and papaya contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and papaya has 0.47g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and papaya are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and papaya are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 95% more Vitamin C than papaya - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and papaya has 60.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 10 times more Vitamin E than papaya - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and papaya has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and papaya contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both papaya and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Papaya | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Papaya has 67% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and papaya has 20mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and papaya contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and papaya has 0.25mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 36% more potassium than papaya - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and papaya has 182mg 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,
| Papaya | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | 1.34 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 5.07 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, jalapeno has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | 67 UG |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both papaya and jalapeno contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Papaya | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.011 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 papaya contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and papaya contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and papaya has 43 calories.
Does jalapeno or papaya have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and papaya contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and papaya has 10.8g of carbohydrates.