Asparagus vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between asparagus and jalapeño
- Asparagus has more iron, vitamin K, copper, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2; however, jalapeño is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin A.
- Jalapeño covers your daily vitamin C needs 126% more than asparagus.
- Jalapeño has 9 times less iron than asparagus. Asparagus has 2.14mg of iron, while jalapeño has 0.25mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, 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 | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +756% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +475% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +124.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2017.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +208.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +127.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +163% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 118.6mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.419mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.25mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 18.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 3.58mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.046mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
| Folate | 52µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 0.91g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 54µg | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 7.5mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 2.63g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 1.28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.315mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 248mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 29kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 4.12g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.