Jalapeño vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between jalapeño and arrowroot?
- Jalapeño is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and fiber, while arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, and potassium.
- Jalapeño's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 130% higher.
- Arrowroot has 57 times less vitamin A than jalapeño. Jalapeño has 1078IU of vitamin A, while arrowroot has 19IU.
- Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than jalapeño (32).
We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Arrowroot, 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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +788% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +276.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 | +6142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1151.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +365.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +167.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +625% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 1.9mg | 130% |
| Folate | 27µg | 338µg | 78% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 2.22mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.266mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 98mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.121mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 4.24g | 7% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 454mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 1.693mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.174mg | 3% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 65kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 13.39g | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.092g | 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
55%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)