How Much Hotter Is Dalle Khursani Than a Jalapeño?
Dalle Khursani is hotter, at about 393,950 SHU against 5,000 SHU for Jalapeño: about 79× as hot, using typical values. Across the measured ranges the gap runs from 38× to 183×.
Data checked October 20, 2026 · How we rank and verify
Side by side
| Dalle Khursani | Jalapeño | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical heat | 393,950 SHU | 5,000 SHU |
| Measured range | 304,863–456,636 SHU | 2,500–8,000 SHU |
| Status | Lab tested | Lab tested |
| Species | Capsicum sp. (often given as C. annuum; reported to be polyploid) | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Sikkim and the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills of West Bengal, India; also Nepal and Bhutan | Mexico (named after Xalapa, Veracruz) |
| Flavour | Not documented | Grassy, green-vegetal when unripe |
| Colours | red | green, red (ripe) |
The Scoville maths
The Scoville scale is linear: a pepper at 2,000,000 SHU has twice the capsaicinoids of one at 1,000,000 SHU. So the ratio is a simple division, 393,950 ÷ 5,000 ≈ 79×. Real pods vary, so the gap between any two fruits can be smaller or larger (38× to 183× across the measured ranges).
In between
13 peppers sit between Jalapeño and Dalle Khursani by typical heat.
- Fatalii262,500 SHU
- Red Savina248,556 SHU
- Habanero225,000 SHU
- Scotch Bonnet225,000 SHU
- Datil200,000 SHU
- Kanthari80,640 SHU
- Bird's Eye Chilli75,000 SHU
- Cayenne40,000 SHU
About each pepper
Dalle Khursani: A round, cherry-like Himalayan landrace.
Jalapeño: A Mexican C.
Questions
Which is hotter, Dalle Khursani or Jalapeño?
Dalle Khursani. It averages about 393,950 SHU against 5,000 SHU for Jalapeño, about 79× as hot.
How many times hotter is Dalle Khursani than Jalapeño?
About 79× using typical values (393,950 ÷ 5,000). Comparing the extremes of each measured range gives anywhere from 38× to 183×.
How hot is Dalle Khursani?
Dalle Khursani: 304,863–456,636 SHU, lab tested.
How hot is Jalapeño?
Jalapeño: 2,500–8,000 SHU, lab tested.
Are Dalle Khursani and Jalapeño the same species?
No. Dalle Khursani is Capsicum sp. (often given as C. annuum; reported to be polyploid); Jalapeño is Capsicum annuum.
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Sources
- IP India GI Registry, application 636 (Dalle Khursani): Dalle Khursani: GI dates, region, proprietor
- Spices Board India, 'List of GI Tags Registered for Spices' (as of 15/09/2026): Dalle Khursani: certificate date
- Texas AgriLife Extension (Dr. Joe Masabni), 'Jalapeno & Other Hot Peppers': Jalapeño: 3,500-4,500 average
- NDSU Extension FN584 'From the Garden to the Table: Salsa!': Jalapeño: 2,500-5,000
Full source lists are on each pepper's page.