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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of papaya 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: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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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 4:90:6 and for jalapeno, 11:78:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Papaya Jalapeno
Protein 4% 11%
Carbohydrates 90% 78%
Fat 6% 11%
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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Papaya or Jalapeno .

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

Papaya 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Jalapeno 100g

( 100 g )
43KCAL 2%
48% calories
29KCAL 2%
11G 4%
69% carbohydrates
6.5G 3%
1.7G 7%
dietary fiber 65%
2.8G 11%
7.8G 90% sugar 4.1G
0.26G 0.4%
total fat 42%
0.37G 1%
0.08G 1%
saturated fat 12%
0.09G 1%
0.07G 133% monounsaturated fat 0.03G
0.06G polyunsaturated fat 83% 0.11G
8MG 1%
167% sodium
3MG 0.2%
Vitamins and Minerals
47UG 7%
Vitamin A 15%
54UG 8%
61MG 81%
Vitamin C 95%
119MG 158%
20MG 2%
67% calcium
12MG 1%
0.25MG 1%
iron
0.25MG 1%
21MG 7%
40% magnesium
15MG 5%
182MG 8%
potassium 36%
248MG 11%
0.02MG 2%
thiamin (Vit B1) 100%
0.04MG 4%
0.03MG 3%
riboflavin (Vit B2) 133%
0.07MG 6%
0.36MG 3%
niacin (Vit B3) 261%
1.3MG 9%
0.04MG 3%
Vitamin B6 948%
0.42MG 32%
0.19MG 4%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 68%
0.32MG 6%
37UG 9%
37% folate (Vit B9)
27UG 7%
0.3MG 2%
Vitamin E >999%
3.6MG 24%
2.6UG 3%
Vitamin K 631%
19UG 21%
0.47G 1%
protein 94%
0.91G 2%
6.1MG 1%
choline 23%
7.5MG 2%
0.05MG 4%
copper
0.05MG 4%
0.04MG 2%
manganese 150%
0.1MG 5%
10MG 1%
phosphorus 160%
26MG 4%
0.6UG 1%
50% selenium
0.4UG 1%
0.08MG 1%
zinc 75%
0.14MG 2%
88G Water 5% 92G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

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.