Jalapeño

The jalapeño (pronounced /ˌhaləˈpeɪnjoʊ/; /ˌhæləˈpeɪnjoʊ/; or /ˌhæləˈpiːnoʊ/; Mexican pronunciation /xalaˈpɛɲo/) is a medium- to large-sized chili pepper which is prized for its warm, burning sensation when eaten. Ripe, the jalapeño can be 2–3½ inches (5–9 cm) long and is commonly sold when still green. It is a cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum originating in Mexico. It is named after the town of Xalapa, Veracruz, where it was traditionally... more

Also known as:

  • Jalapeno,
  • Peppers, jalapeno, raw

Food & Drink

Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 1.35 g (0.0476 oz )
  • 0.62 g (0.022 oz )
  • 5.9 g (0.21 oz )
  • 0.44 g (0.016 oz )
  • 91.69 g (3.234 oz )
  • 3.46 g (0.122 oz )
  • 2.8 g (0.099 oz )
  • 0.01 g (0.00035 oz )
  • 0.0007 g (0.00002469 oz )
  • 0.019 g (0.00067 oz )
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Energy per 100g:

  • 124 kJ (774000000000000000 MeV )

USDA Equivalent:

  • 11979
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Energy per 100g:

  • 124 kJ (774000000000000000 MeV )

USDA Equivalent:

  • 11979

Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 1.35 g (0.0476 oz )
  • 0.62 g (0.022 oz )
  • 5.9 g (0.21 oz )
  • 0.44 g (0.016 oz )
  • 91.69 g (3.234 oz )
  • 3.46 g (0.122 oz )
  • 2.8 g (0.099 oz )
  • 0.01 g (0.00035 oz )
  • 0.0007 g (0.00002469 oz )
  • 0.019 g (0.00067 oz )
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