Jalapeno vs. Pickles

Nutrition comparison of Jalapeno and Pickles


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

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

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

  • Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Pickle is a great source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of jalapeno and pickles 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 Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and jalapeno has 29 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, jalapeno is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to pickles for protein. Jalapeno has a macronutrient ratio of 11:78:11 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Jalapeno Pickles
Protein 11% 14%
Carbohydrates 78% 67%
Fat 11% 19%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.91g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pickles and jalapeno are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 50 times more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Jalapeno has 800% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Jalapeno has 118 times more Vitamin E than pickle - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Jalapeno has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both jalapeno and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Jalapeno Pickles
Thiamin 0.04 MG 0.045 MG
Riboflavin 0.07 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 1.28 MG 0.109 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.315 MG 0.201 MG
Vitamin B6 0.419 MG 0.035 MG
Folate 27 UG 8 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 375% more calcium than jalapeno - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and jalapeno has 12mg of calcium.

iron

Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron.

potassium

Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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,

Jalapeno Pickles
beta-carotene 561 UG 53 UG
alpha-carotene 67 UG 13 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 861 UG 28 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both jalapeno and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Jalapeno Pickles
alpha linoleic acid 0.05 G 0.07 G
Total 0.05 G 0.07 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both jalapeno and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Jalapeno Pickles
other omega 6 0.004 G ~
linoleic acid 0.062 G 0.052 G
Total 0.066 G 0.052 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).

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

Note: The specific food items compared are: Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .

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FAQ

Does pickles or jalapeno contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and jalapeno has 29 calories.

Does pickles or jalapeno have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and jalapeno contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and jalapeno has 6.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in jalapeno comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.

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