Jalapeno vs. Nori

Nutrition comparison of Jalapeno and Nori


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

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

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

  • Both nori and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Nori has more beta-carotene than jalapeno, however, jalapeno contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than nori.
  • Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, jalapeno contains more Vitamin B6.
  • Nori has signficantly more iron than jalapeno.
  • Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of jalapeno and nori 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: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Nori and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, jalapeno is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to nori per calorie. Jalapeno has a macronutrient ratio of 11:78:11 and for nori, 50:44:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Jalapeno Nori
Protein 11% 50%
Carbohydrates 78% 44%
Fat 11% 6%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Nori and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than nori - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Nori and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Nori has 538% more protein than jalapeno - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both nori and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both nori and jalapeno are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 204% more Vitamin C than nori - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 381% more Vitamin A than jalapeno - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Jalapeno has 258% more Vitamin E than nori - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Nori and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, jalapeno contains more Vitamin B6. Both jalapeno and nori contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.

Jalapeno Nori
Thiamin 0.04 MG 0.098 MG
Riboflavin 0.07 MG 0.446 MG
Niacin 1.28 MG 1.47 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.315 MG 0.521 MG
Vitamin B6 0.419 MG 0.159 MG
Folate 27 UG 146 UG

Minerals

calcium

Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 483% more calcium than jalapeno - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.

iron

Nori has signficantly more iron than jalapeno - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.

potassium

Both nori and jalapeno are high in potassium. Nori has 44% more potassium than jalapeno - nori has 356mg of potassium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

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, nori has more beta-carotene than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than nori per 100 grams.

Jalapeno Nori
beta-carotene 561 UG 3121 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 nori per 100 grams, however, nori contains more epa than jalapeno per 100 grams.

Jalapeno Nori
alpha linoleic acid 0.05 G 0.001 G
EPA ~ 0.08 G
Total 0.05 G 0.081 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.

Jalapeno Nori
other omega 6 ~ 0.009 G
linoleic acid 0.062 G 0.004 G
Total 0.062 G 0.013 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) .

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FAQ

Does nori or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?
Nori and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.

Is nori or jalapeno better for protein?
Nori has 540% more protein than jalapeno - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.

Does nori or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.

Does nori or jalapeno contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 480% more calcium than jalapeno - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.

Does nori or jalapeno contain more potassium?
Both nori and jalapeno are high in potassium. Nori has 40% more potassium than jalapeno - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and jalapeno has 248mg of potassium.

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