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Jalapeño vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jalapeño and Butterscotch different?

  • Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Folate than Butterscotch.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jalapeño is 132% higher.
  • Jalapeño has less Saturated Fat.

Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Candies, butterscotch are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +200%
Contains more Iron +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2500%
Contains more Potassium +8166.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +4500%
Contains more Manganese +9600%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +2400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +2500%
Contains more Potassium +8166.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +4500%
Contains more Manganese +9600%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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 +978%
Contains more Vitamin E +3877.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6066.7%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +978%
Contains more Vitamin E +3877.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2933.3%
Contains more Water +1646.5%
Contains more Fats +791.9%
Contains more Carbs +1290.8%
Contains more Other +92.5%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +2933.3%
Contains more Water +1646.5%
Contains more Fats +791.9%
Contains more Carbs +1290.8%
Contains more Other +92.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2813.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.122
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2813.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.122

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 0.91g 0.03g Jalapeño
Fats 0.37g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 6.5g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 29kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 80.46g Jalapeño
Fiber 2.8g 0g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 4mg Jalapeño
Iron 0.25mg 0.01mg Jalapeño
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Jalapeño
Phosphorus 26mg 1mg Jalapeño
Potassium 248mg 3mg Jalapeño
Sodium 3mg 391mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.09mg Jalapeño
Copper 0.046mg 0.001mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg 0.001mg Jalapeño
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Butterscotch
Vitamin A 1078IU 100IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 28µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.09mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.012mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.016mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.002mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.004mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 0µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg 0.3µg Jalapeño
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 2.065g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.122g Butterscotch
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
Jalapeño Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.