Jalapeno vs. Pea Shoots

Nutrition comparison of Jalapeno and Pea Shoots


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

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

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

  • Both jalapeno and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Jalapeno is a great source of potassium.
  • Pea shoot has more thiamin and folate, however, jalapeno contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
Detailed nutritional comparison of jalapeno and pea shoots 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 Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, jalapeno is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pea shoots per calorie. Jalapeno has a macronutrient ratio of 11:78:11 and for pea shoots, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Jalapeno Pea Shoots
Protein 11% 24%
Carbohydrates 78% 70%
Fat 11% 7%
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carbohydrates

Jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both jalapeno and pea shoots are high in dietary fiber. Jalapeno has 17% more dietary fiber than pea shoot - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both jalapeno and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 380% more Vitamin C than pea shoot - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Jalapeno has 350% more Vitamin A than pea shoot - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

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

Vitamin K

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

The B Vitamins

Pea shoot has more thiamin and folate, however, jalapeno contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both jalapeno and pea shoots contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.

Jalapeno Pea Shoots
Thiamin 0.04 MG 0.1 MG
Riboflavin 0.07 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 1.28 MG 1 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.315 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.419 MG 0.1 MG
Folate 27 UG 62 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pea shoot has 100% more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Pea shoot has 408% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.

potassium

Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 55% more potassium than pea shoot - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Jalapeno or Pea Shoots .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) .

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FAQ

Does jalapeno or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?
Jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.

Does jalapeno or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.