Jalapeno pepper
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Carbs | 6.5 g |
Jalapeño pepper is a medium-heat chilli pepper, typically eaten raw, pickled, or cooked as a flavouring ingredient across Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines. It appears sliced on tacos and nachos, stuffed and grilled, or blended into salsas and hot sauces, with individual peppers usually weighing around 15–25 g. Per 100 g, raw jalapeño provides 29 kcal, 0.9 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat, 6.5 g of carbohydrates and 2.8 g of dietary fibre. It is a notable source of vitamin C at 118.6 mg per 100 g, alongside 54 mcg of vitamin A and 248 mg of potassium. No glycemic index value is established for jalapeños. Compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in a jalapeño pepper?
Raw jalapeño pepper contains 29 kcal per 100 g. A single medium jalapeño weighs roughly 20 g, which works out to about 6 kcal per pepper.
How much vitamin C is in a jalapeño pepper?
Raw jalapeño pepper contains 118.6 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, which is notably high for a vegetable. Even a single pepper contributes a meaningful amount of vitamin C relative to its small size.
Is jalapeño pepper keto-friendly?
Yes, jalapeño pepper is considered keto-friendly. With only 6.5 g of carbohydrates and 2.8 g of fibre per 100 g, the net carb content is low, and typical serving sizes are small enough to fit easily within a keto carbohydrate limit.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 29.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.91 g |
| Fat | 0.37 g |
| Carbs | 6.5 g |
| Sugars | 4.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.092 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.029 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.11 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.050 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.060 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 12.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.25 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 26.0 mg |
| Potassium | 248 mg |
| Sodium | 3.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg |
| Copper | 0.046 mg |
| Manganese | 0.097 mg |
| Selenium | 0.40 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.40 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 54.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 119 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 3.6 mg |
| Vitamin K | 18.5 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.040 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.070 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.3 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.32 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.42 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 27.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 7.5 mg |
