Persimmon vs. Jalapeno

Nutrition comparison of Persimmon and Jalapeno


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

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

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

  • Both jalapeno and persimmon are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Jalapeno has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Persimmon is a great source of iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of persimmon 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: Persimmon (Persimmons, native, 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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Persimmon is high in calories and jalapeno has 77% less calories than persimmon - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and persimmon has 127 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, persimmon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Persimmon has a macronutrient ratio of 2:95:3 and for jalapeno, 11:78:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Persimmon Jalapeno
Protein 2% 11%
Carbohydrates 95% 78%
Fat 3% 11%
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carbohydrates

Persimmon is high in carbohydrates and jalapeno has 81% less carbohydrates than persimmon - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than persimmon - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Persimmon has less sugar than jalapeno - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Jalapeno and persimmon contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and persimmon has 0.8g of protein.

Fat

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Both jalapeno and persimmon are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both jalapeno and persimmon are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 80% more Vitamin C than persimmon - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and persimmon has 66mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

Jalapeno has more Vitamin E than persimmon - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and persimmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

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

The B Vitamins

Jalapeno has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Persimmon Jalapeno
Thiamin ~ 0.04 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.07 MG
Niacin ~ 1.28 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.315 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.419 MG
Folate ~ 27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Persimmon has 125% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and persimmon has 27mg of calcium.

iron

Persimmon is a great source of iron and it has 900% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and persimmon has 2.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both jalapeno and persimmon are high in potassium. Persimmon has 25% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.




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: Persimmon (Persimmons, native, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

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FAQ

Does jalapeno or persimmon contain more calories in 100 grams?
Persimmon is high in calories and jalapeno has 80% less calories than persimmon - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and persimmon has 127 calories.

Does jalapeno or persimmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, persimmon is high in carbohydrates and jalapeno has 80% fewer carbohydrates than persimmon - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and persimmon has 33.5g of carbohydrates.

Does jalapeno or persimmon contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and persimmon are high in potassium. Persimmon has 30% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and persimmon has 310mg of potassium.