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Balsamic vinegar vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and jalapeño different?

  • Balsamic vinegar has more iron; however, jalapeño is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Jalapeño covers your daily need for vitamin C 132% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 4 times more Sugar than jalapeño. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of Sugar, while jalapeño has 4.12g.
  • Jalapeño contains less sugar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of jalapeño is 32.

Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 22% 9.4% 15% 3.8% 11% 0.39% 13% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +188%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 395% 65% 72% 0% 10% 16% 24% 19% 97% 0% 46% 20% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 CarbsCarbs +162%
Contains more OtherOther +1037.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +411.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +180.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Jalapeño Opinion
Calories 88kcal 29kcal Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 0.91g Jalapeño
Fats 0g 0.37g Jalapeño
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Net carbs 17.03g 3.7g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 17.03g 6.5g Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Jalapeño
Calcium 27mg 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 112mg 248mg Jalapeño
Iron 0.72mg 0.25mg Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 4.12g Jalapeño
Fiber 2.8g Jalapeño
Copper 0.026mg 0.046mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.08mg 0.14mg Jalapeño
Phosphorus 19mg 26mg Jalapeño
Sodium 23mg 3mg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 0IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.131mg 0.097mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 0.4µg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg Jalapeño
Choline 7.5mg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0g 0.092g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g Jalapeño
Fructose 7.38g 2.63g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Jalapeño
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
59%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.