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Jalapeño vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jalapeño and Avocado?

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE, while Avocado is higher in Vitamin B5, Copper, Fiber, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 121% higher.
  • Avocado has 8 times less Vitamin A RAE than Jalapeño. Jalapeño has 54µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Avocado has 7µg.
  • Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +95.6%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +46.4%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +95.6%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +46.4%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +638.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1086%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +638.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1086%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Protein +119.8%
Contains more Fats +3862.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Other +198.1%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Water +25.2%
Contains more Protein +119.8%
Contains more Fats +3862.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Other +198.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33689.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1521.4%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33689.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1521.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +2091.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +2091.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 1.83g Jalapeño
Protein 0.91g 2g Avocado
Fats 0.37g 14.66g Avocado
Carbs 6.5g 8.53g Avocado
Calories 29kcal 160kcal Avocado
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 2.63g 0.12g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 0.66g Avocado
Fiber 2.8g 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Iron 0.25mg 0.55mg Avocado
Magnesium 15mg 29mg Avocado
Phosphorus 26mg 52mg Avocado
Potassium 248mg 485mg Avocado
Sodium 3mg 7mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.64mg Avocado
Copper 0.046mg 0.19mg Avocado
Manganese 0.097mg 0.142mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 1078IU 146IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 7µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 2.07mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 10mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.067mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.13mg Avocado
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.257mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 81µg Avocado
Vitamin K 18.5µg 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg Avocado
Threonine 0.073mg Avocado
Isoleucine 0.084mg Avocado
Leucine 0.143mg Avocado
Lysine 0.132mg Avocado
Methionine 0.038mg Avocado
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Avocado
Valine 0.107mg Avocado
Histidine 0.049mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 0.092g 2.126g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 9.799g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 1.816g Avocado
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño Avocado
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
64%
Jalapeño
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado
Avocado 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.8)
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/nutrients
  2. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.