Orange Juice vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and orange juice are high in Vitamin C.
- Jalapeno has 51% less sugar than orange juice.
- Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno and orange juice contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and orange juice has 45 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 80% |
| Fat | 4% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno and orange juice contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange juice has 10.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than orange juice - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno has 51% less sugar than orange juice - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and orange juice has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and orange juice contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and orange juice are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and orange juice are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 137% more Vitamin C than orange juice - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 440% more Vitamin A than orange juice - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 88 times more Vitamin E than orange juice - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno and orange juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both orange juice and jalapeno contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Jalapeno and orange juice contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange juice has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Jalapeno and orange juice contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and orange juice has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 24% more potassium than orange juice - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange juice has 200mg 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,
| Orange Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.25 mg | 5.07 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.34 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,
| Orange Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 561 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 67 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | 861 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.029 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or orange juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno and orange juice contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and orange juice has 45 calories.
Does jalapeno or orange juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and orange juice contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and orange juice has 10.4g of carbohydrates.