Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Jalapeno Peppers VS Lemon Grass

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Jalapeno Peppers	11%	10%	79%
Lemon Grass	6%	4%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Jalapeno Peppers	Lemon Grass	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1% 29kcal	3.4% 99kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.38% 0.37g	0.51% 0.49g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.29% 0.092g	0.37% 0.12g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.13% 0.05g	1.94% 0.031g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.36% 0.062g	0.81% 0.14g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5% 6.5g	19.5% 25.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	5.7% 4.12g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	3.63% 2.63g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 1.48g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	7.37% 2.8g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.63% 0.91g	3.25% 1.82g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Jalapeno Peppers	Lemon Grass	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	6% 54μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.33% 0.04mg	5.4% 0.065mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.4% 0.07mg	10.4% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8% 1.28mg	6.9% 1.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.3% 0.32mg	1% 0.05mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	32.2% 0.42mg	6.15% 0.08mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	6.75% 27μg	18.8% 75μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	132% 119mg	2.9% 2.6mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	24% 3.58mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	15.4% 18.5μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Jalapeno Peppers	Lemon Grass	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.2% 12mg	6.5% 65mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	5.1% 0.046mg	29.6% 0.27mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	3.13% 0.25mg	102% 8.17mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.57% 15mg	14.3% 60mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	4.2% 0.097mg	227% 5.22mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	3.7% 26mg	14.4% 101mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.3% 248mg	21.3% 723mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.73% 0.4μg	1.27% 0.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.2% 3mg	0.4% 6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.27% 0.14mg	20.3% 2.23mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.48% 92g	1.9% 70.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Jalapeno Peppers VS Lemon Grass per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Jalapeno Peppers versus 100 g of Lemon Grass to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Jalapeno Peppers vs Lemon Grass :

• 100 grams of Jalapeno Peppers have more Vitamin A, 6.3 times more Vitamin B5, 5.2 times more Vitamin B6 and 45.6 times more Vitamin C than Lemon Grass .
• While 100 g of Raw Lemon Grass contain 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.9 times more Vitamin B2 and 2.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Jalapeno Peppers.
• Both Jalapeno Peppers and Lemon Grass provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Lemon Grass have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B5
• Both Raw Jalapeno Peppers as well as Raw Lemon Grass have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Jalapeno Peppers vs Lemon Grass :

• 100 grams of Jalapeno Peppers have 1.3 times more Water than Lemon Grass .
• While 100 g of Raw Lemon Grass contain 5.4 times more Calcium, 5.8 times more Copper, 32.7 times more Iron, 4 times more Magnesium, 53.9 times more Manganese, 3.9 times more Phosphorus, 2.9 times more Potassium and 15.9 times more Zinc than Raw Jalapeno Peppers.
• 100 grams of Jalapeno Peppers lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Zinc
• Both Raw Jalapeno Peppers as well as Raw Lemon Grass lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Jalapeno Peppers have 1.6 times more Omega 3 than Lemon Grass .
• While 100 g of Raw Lemon Grass contain 3.4 times more Energy, 3.9 times more Carbohydrate and 2 times more Protein than Raw Jalapeno Peppers.
• 100 grams of Jalapeno Peppers provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• 100 grams of Lemon Grass provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• Both Raw Jalapeno Peppers as well as Raw Lemon Grass provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in 100 grams.