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How many calories in
jalapeño poppers?

Jalapeño Poppers runs 280 calories per 100g, with significant fat content (18g per 100g). Logged accurately, it can fit most plans; the issue is usually estimating actual portion size.

280
kcal · 100g
8g
Protein
22g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical jalapeño poppers serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
238 kcal
6.8g
4 oz (113g)
316 kcal
9.0g
1 cup (~150g)
420 kcal
12.0g
In your day

What 280 calories means.

Balanced — jalapeño poppers sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
14%
per 100g · 2.9g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking53 min
🏃 Running28 min
🚴 Cycling30 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Jalapeño Poppers vs. similar foods.

How jalapeño poppers stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Jalapeño Poppers
280 kcal / 100g
2.9g
280 kcal / 100g
4.6g
280 kcal / 100g
3.2g
280 kcal / 100g
4.6g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in jalapeño poppers?

Jalapeño Poppers has approximately 280 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 238 calories.

How much protein is in jalapeño poppers?

8g of protein per 100g. That puts jalapeño poppers at roughly 2.9g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other prepared foods sources.

How do I log jalapeño poppers accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is jalapeño poppers good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Jalapeño Poppers sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.