Cauliflower vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cauliflower and jalapeño
- Cauliflower is richer in folate, vitamin B5, and choline, yet jalapeño is richer in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jalapeño is 78% higher.
- Cauliflower contains 6 times more choline than jalapeño. Cauliflower contains 44.3mg of choline, while jalapeño contains 7.5mg.
Food types used in this article are Cauliflower, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +490.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +146.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.8% |
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Water
~91.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.112 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +261.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.94 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +57.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +171.1% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 118.6mg | 78% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 3.58mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.419mg | 18% |
| Folate | 57µg | 27µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.315mg | 7% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 7.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 1.28mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 18.5µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 0.91g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 2.63g | 2% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 248mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.112g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 29kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.91g | 4.12g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | 0.062g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower 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.