Pineapple vs. Jalapeno

Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Jalapeno


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

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

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

  • Both jalapeno and pineapple are high in Vitamin C.
  • Jalapeno has 58% less sugar than pineapple.
  • Jalapeno has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pineapple 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) 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 has 42% less calories than pineapple - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pineapple Jalapeno
Protein 4% 11%
Carbohydrates 94% 80%
Fat 2% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Jalapeno has 50% less carbohydrates than pineapple - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Jalapeno is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 100% more dietary fiber than pineapple - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Jalapeno has 58% less sugar than pineapple - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Jalapeno and pineapple contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both jalapeno and pineapple are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both jalapeno and pineapple are high in Vitamin C. Jalapeno has 148% more Vitamin C than pineapple - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Jalapeno has 17 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Jalapeno has 178 times more Vitamin E than pineapple - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Jalapeno and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Pineapple Jalapeno
Thiamin 0.079 MG 0.04 MG
Riboflavin 0.032 MG 0.07 MG
Niacin 0.5 MG 1.28 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.213 MG 0.315 MG
Vitamin B6 0.112 MG 0.419 MG
Folate 18 UG 27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Jalapeno and pineapple contain similar amounts of calcium - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.

iron

Jalapeno and pineapple contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.

potassium

Jalapeno is a great source of potassium and it has 128% more potassium than pineapple - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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,

Pineapple Jalapeno
luteolin 0.01 mg 1.34 mg
myricetin 0.01 mg ~
Quercetin 0.14 mg 5.07 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,

Pineapple Jalapeno
beta-carotene 35 UG 561 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 pineapple per 100 grams.

Pineapple Jalapeno
alpha linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.05 G
Total 0.017 G 0.05 G

omega 6s

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

Pineapple Jalapeno
linoleic acid 0.023 G 0.062 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.004 G
Total 0.023 G 0.066 G



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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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

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FAQ

Does jalapeno or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?
Jalapeno has 40% less calories than pineapple - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.

Does jalapeno or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.