Side by side
Compare peppers.
Pick up to 4 peppers from any list using the Compare button on a card, then read them side by side. Blank cells mean the value is not recorded yet, never a guess.
3 peppers compared.
| Attribute | Erjingtiao Remove |
Shishito Pepper
Remove
|
Jalapeño
Remove
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 5,000 – 15,000 SHU Mild |
50 – 200 SHU Mild |
2,500 – 8,000 SHU Mild |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | China | Japan | Mexico (Veracruz) |
| Ripe color | Red | Green | Green to Red |
| Pod size | 8-10 inches | 3-4 inches | 2-3 inches |
| Flavor profile | Mild to moderate heat | Sweet, slightly smoky, occasional mild heat | Bright, grassy with moderate heat |
| Culinary uses | Sichuan, chili oil, doubanjiang | Blistered with sea salt, tempura-fried, stir-fries | Salsas, nachos, poppers, pickling, hot sauces |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 80-90 days | 60-70 days | 70-80 days |
| Plant height | 24-30 inches | 24-36 inches | 24-36 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.