Currant vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between currants and jalapeño
- Currants have more iron, copper, and fiber; however, jalapeño is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
- Jalapeño covers your daily need for vitamin C, 86% more than currants.
- Currants have 4 times more iron than jalapeño. While currants have 1mg of iron, jalapeño has only 0.25mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Currants, red and white, 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 | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +189.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +392.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +498.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +68.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +237.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
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Water
~91.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +117.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +34.2% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 118.6mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.419mg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 3.58mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 1.28mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 18.5µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 2.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Folate | 8µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.315mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 6.5g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 2.63g | 1% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 29kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 0.91g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 248mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 4.12g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 7.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)