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Fennel vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fennel and Jalapeño?

  • Fennel is richer in Vitamin K, and Iron, while Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 118% higher.
  • Jalapeño has 4 times less Calcium than Fennel. Fennel has 49mg of Calcium, while Jalapeño has 12mg.

We used Fennel, bulb, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +308.3%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +96.9%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Iron +192%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +96.9%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%

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.
Fennel
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Contains more Vitamin K +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +517.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +888.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.5%
Equal in Folate - 27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
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 K +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +517.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +888.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.5%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Other +98.1%
Contains more Fats +85%
Equal in Water - 91.69
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 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 +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Other +98.1%
Contains more Fats +85%
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.092
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.169 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.092

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 3.7g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 0.91g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.37g Jalapeño
Carbs 7.3g 6.5g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 29kcal Fennel
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 3.93g 4.12g Fennel
Fiber 3.1g 2.8g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 12mg Fennel
Iron 0.73mg 0.25mg Fennel
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Fennel
Phosphorus 50mg 26mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 248mg Fennel
Sodium 52mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.2mg 0.14mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.046mg Fennel
Manganese 0.191mg 0.097mg Fennel
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Fennel
Vitamin A 963IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 0.58mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 12mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.04mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.07mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 27µg
Vitamin K 62.8µg 18.5µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.092g Fennel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g 0.029g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g 0.112g Fennel
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
Fennel 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
28%
Fennel
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel
Fennel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.