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Oatmeal vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Oatmeal and Jalapeño

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 132% more.
  • Oatmeal has 24 times more Iron than Jalapeño. Oatmeal has 5.96mg of Iron, while Jalapeño has 0.25mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 +566.7%
Contains more Iron +2284%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.2%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +475.3%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains more Potassium +306.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +2284%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.2%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +475.3%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains more Potassium +306.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%

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 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Folate +63%
Contains more Vitamin A +149%
Contains more Vitamin E +5014.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4525%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.315
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
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 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.3%
Contains more Folate +63%
Contains more Vitamin A +149%
Contains more Vitamin E +5014.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +4525%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.315

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +160.4%
Contains more Fats +267.6%
Contains more Carbs +79.5%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 0.53
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 +160.4%
Contains more Fats +267.6%
Contains more Carbs +79.5%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 0.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1248.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1248.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +280.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
36% 64%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 3.7g Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 0.91g Oatmeal
Fats 1.36g 0.37g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 6.5g Oatmeal
Calories 68kcal 29kcal Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Fructose 0g 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 0.46g 4.12g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 80mg 12mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 0.25mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 15mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 26mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 248mg Jalapeño
Sodium 49mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.62mg 0.14mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.046mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.097mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 0.4µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 54µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.04mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 1.28mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.315mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 44µg 27µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.029g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.112g Oatmeal
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
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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.

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.

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