Almonds vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and almonds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, jalapeno contains more Vitamin B6.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Jalapeno has 70% less carbohydrates than almond.
- Jalapeno has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and jalapeno has 95% less calories than almond - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to jalapeno for protein. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:72 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 80% |
| Fat | 72% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 70% less carbohydrates than almond - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and almonds are high in dietary fiber. Almond has 346% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jalapeno and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Jalapeno has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and jalapeno are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and jalapeno does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than almond - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 616% more Vitamin E than jalapeno - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than almond - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, jalapeno contains more Vitamin B6. Both almonds and jalapeno contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Almonds | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 196% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg 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, almond has more isorhamnetin and kaempferol than jalapeno per 100 grams, however, jalapeno contains more quercetin and luteolin than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 2.64 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.39 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.36 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,
| Almonds | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 561 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 861 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 67 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 0.062 G |
| Total | 12.331 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.
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and jalapeno has 100% less calories than almond - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does jalapeno or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 70% fewer carbohydrates than almond - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does jalapeno or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does jalapeno or almonds contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 200% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.