Edible parts
Fresh fruit / pod as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 121 kJ / 29 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 0.91 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 3% |
| Natural sugars | 4.12 g | 5% |
| Fat | 0.37 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 2.8 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.05 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 54 µg RAE | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 119 mg | 149% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 18.5 µg | 25% |
| Folate | 27 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.28 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.32 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.42 mg | 30% |
| Choline | 7.5 mg | — |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 248 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 3 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Peppers, jalapeno, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 168576). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Used fresh, raw or cooked; pickled common. Everyday green hot pepper. Ripe smoked dried form is chipotle — separate spice. At home in Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking — reach for it in nachos, pico de gallo, poppers, and salsa verde/roja.
Caution
Grocery Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) — fresh fruit as sold. Heat varies by pod, ripeness, and growing conditions. Not forage advice or garden ID guidance. Dried or smoked forms may be separate atlas rows.
Answer-ready
Jalapeño (Capsicum annuum) is jalapeño — everyday Mexican green heat for nachos, pico, and salsa. Heat band: medium heat. Local names include ES Chile jalapeño; SK Jalapeño. Cuisine home: Mexican and Tex-Mex. Thrive shows vitamin C 119 mg, vitamin A 54, 29 kcal per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food-data curiosity about the Capsicum on the label, not a health score. Edible part covered here: fresh fruit / pod as sold.