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Cayenne pepper vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cayenne pepper and Jalapeño

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin K, however, Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 225% more than Jalapeño.
  • Jalapeño has 31 times less Iron than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper has 7.8mg of Iron, while Jalapeño has 0.25mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Peppers, jalapeno, raw.

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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 +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +3020%
Contains more Magnesium +913.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1026.9%
Contains more Potassium +712.1%
Contains more Zinc +1671.4%
Contains more Copper +710.9%
Contains more Manganese +1961.9%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +3020%
Contains more Magnesium +913.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1026.9%
Contains more Potassium +712.1%
Contains more Zinc +1671.4%
Contains more Copper +710.9%
Contains more Manganese +1961.9%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Contains less Sodium -90%

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 +3759.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +733.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +579.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.7%
Contains more Folate +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +334.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
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 +3759.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +733.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +579.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +484.7%
Contains more Folate +292.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +334.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1219.8%
Contains more Fats +4567.6%
Contains more Carbs +771.2%
Contains more Other +1039.6%
Contains more Water +1039%
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +1219.8%
Contains more Fats +4567.6%
Contains more Carbs +771.2%
Contains more Other +1039.6%
Contains more Water +1039%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9382.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7373.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9382.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7373.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 3.7g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 0.91g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.37g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 6.5g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 29kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 10.34g 4.12g Jalapeño
Fiber 27.2g 2.8g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 12mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.25mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 15mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 26mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 248mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 2.48mg 0.14mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.046mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.097mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.4µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 1078IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 54µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 3.58mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.04mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.07mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.28mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.419mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 27µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 18.5µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.029g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.112g Cayenne pepper
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
Cayenne pepper 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.