Pineapple vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and pineapple are high in Vitamin C.
- Jalapeno has 58% less sugar than pineapple.
- Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno has 42% less calories than pineapple - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 80% |
| Fat | 2% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 50% less carbohydrates than pineapple - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than pineapple - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno has 58% less sugar than pineapple - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and pineapple are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and pineapple are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 148% more Vitamin C than pineapple - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 17 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 178 times more Vitamin E than pineapple - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both pineapple and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pineapple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and pineapple contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 128% more potassium than pineapple - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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,
| Pineapple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | 1.34 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.14 mg | 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,
| Pineapple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 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 pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.023 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.
Pineapple 165g
(
cup, chunks
)
|
Daily Values (%) |
Jalapeno 90g
(
cup, sliced
)
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83KCAL 4% |
|
219% | calories | 5% |
|
26KCAL 1% | |
| 22G 9% |
|
273% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
5.9G 2% | |
| 2.3G 9% |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 9% |
|
2.5G 10% | |
| 16G | 332% | sugar | 5% | 3.7G | |||
| 0.2G 0.3% |
|
5% | total fat | 65% |
|
0.33G 1% | |
| 0.01G 0.1% |
|
5% | saturated fat | 693% |
|
0.08G 1% | |
| 0.02G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 50% | 0.03G | |||
| 0.07G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 43% | 0.1G | |||
| 1.7MG 0.1% |
|
5% | sodium | 59% |
|
2.7MG 0.2% | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| 4.9UG 1% |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 900% |
|
49UG 7% | |
| 79MG 105% |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 35% |
|
107MG 142% | |
| 21MG 2% |
|
91% | calcium | 5% |
|
11MG 1% | |
| 0.48MG 3% |
|
109% | iron | 5% |
|
0.23MG 1% | |
| 20MG 6% |
|
43% | magnesium | 5% |
|
14MG 4% | |
| 180MG 8% |
|
5% | potassium | 24% |
|
223MG 10% | |
| 0.13MG 12% |
|
224% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
0.04MG 3% | |
| 0.05MG 5% |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 20% |
|
0.06MG 6% | |
| 0.83MG 6% |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 45% |
|
1.2MG 8% | |
| 0.18MG 14% |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 111% |
|
0.38MG 29% | |
| 0.35MG 7% |
|
25% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
0.28MG 6% | |
| 30UG 7% |
|
25% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
24UG 6% | |
| 0.03MG 0.2% |
|
5% | Vitamin E | >999% |
|
3.2MG 22% | |
| 1.2UG 1% |
|
5% | Vitamin K | >999% |
|
17UG 19% | |
| 0.89G 2% |
|
9% | protein | 5% |
|
0.82G 2% | |
| 9.1MG 2% |
|
34% | choline | 5% |
|
6.8MG 2% | |
| 0.18MG 15% |
|
349% | copper | 5% |
|
0.04MG 4% | |
| 1.5MG 85% |
|
>999% | manganese | 5% |
|
0.09MG 5% | |
| 13MG 2% |
|
5% | phosphorus | 77% |
|
23MG 3% | |
| 0.17UG 0.3% |
|
5% | selenium | 112% |
|
0.36UG 1% | |
| 0.2MG 3% |
|
54% | zinc | 5% |
|
0.13MG 2% | |
| 142G | 71% | Water | 5% | 83G | |||
NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat. |
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno has 40% less calories than pineapple - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does jalapeno or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.