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Caramel vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel and Jalapeño

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Jalapeño covers your daily need of Vitamin C 131% more than Caramel.
  • Jalapeño has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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 +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.5%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +781.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.5%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +781.8%

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 B1 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +678.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +29550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +648.2%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +927.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 B1 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +678.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +29550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +648.2%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +927.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +405.5%
Contains more Fats +2089.2%
Contains more Carbs +1084.6%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Contains more Water +978.7%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +405.5%
Contains more Fats +2089.2%
Contains more Carbs +1084.6%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Contains more Water +978.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5217.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3005.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5217.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3005.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 77g 3.7g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0.91g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.37g Caramel
Carbs 77g 6.5g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 29kcal Caramel
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 65.5g 4.12g Jalapeño
Fiber 0g 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 138mg 12mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.25mg Jalapeño
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 26mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 248mg Jalapeño
Sodium 245mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.44mg 0.14mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.046mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.011mg 0.097mg Jalapeño
Selenium 1.8µg 0.4µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 0.4mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.04mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.07mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.315mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 4µg 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.029g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.112g Caramel
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
Caramel Jalapeño
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
16%
Caramel
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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.
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.