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Jalapeño vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jalapeño and Brussels sprout?

  • Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 132% more.
  • Brussels sprout contains 4 times less Vitamin E than Jalapeño. Jalapeño contains 3.58mg of Vitamin E , while Brussels sprout contains 0.88mg.

We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw types 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 less Sodium -88%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +460%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.4%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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 +43%
Contains more Vitamin E +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +856.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +43%
Contains more Vitamin E +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +856.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Protein +271.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Equal in Water - 86
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Protein +271.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Equal in Water - 86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136507.1%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136507.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +82.7%
Contains more Fructose +182.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +82.7%
Contains more Fructose +182.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 0.91g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.37g 0.3g Jalapeño
Carbs 6.5g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 29kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 2.63g 0.93g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 2.8g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 12mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.25mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 26mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 248mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 3mg 25mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.42mg Brussels sprout
Copper 0.046mg 0.07mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.097mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.4µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 1078IU 754IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 38µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.88mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 85mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.745mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.309mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.219mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 18.5µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.023g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 153g Brussels sprout
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
Jalapeño Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
64%
Jalapeño
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout 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 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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/nutrients
  2. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.