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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of orange juice 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: 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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 11:78:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Orange Juice Jalapeno
Protein 6% 11%
Carbohydrates 90% 78%
Fat 4% 11%
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

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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 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: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

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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.

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