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Chinese broccoli vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese broccoli and Jalapeño different?

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
  • Jalapeño covers your daily need of Vitamin C 100% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Chinese broccoli has 8 times more Calcium than Jalapeño. Chinese broccoli has 100mg of Calcium, while Jalapeño has 12mg.

Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Zinc +178.6%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +172.2%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Potassium - 248
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Zinc +178.6%
Contains more Copper +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +172.2%
Contains more Selenium +225%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Equal in Potassium - 248

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +358.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +645.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +498.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +358.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +645.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +320.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +498.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +94.6%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Equal in Water - 91.69
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +94.6%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese broccoli Jalapeño
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 3.7g Jalapeño
Protein 1.14g 0.91g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.72g 0.37g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 6.5g Jalapeño
Calories 22kcal 29kcal Jalapeño
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 0.84g 4.12g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 100mg 12mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.56mg 0.25mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 26mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 248mg Chinese broccoli
Sodium 7mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.39mg 0.14mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.061mg 0.046mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.264mg 0.097mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.4µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 1078IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 54µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 28.2mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.04mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 99µg 27µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 18.5µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.029g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.112g Chinese broccoli
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Jalapeño
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chinese broccoli
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.