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Jalapeño vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jalapeño and Cauliflower

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Cauliflower is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jalapeño is 78% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Cauliflower, 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 less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Manganese +59.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Iron +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Manganese +59.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4375%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.7%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4375%
Contains more Vitamin C +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.7%
Contains more Folate +111.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Protein +111%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Equal in Water - 92.07
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.8%
Contains more Protein +111%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +57.4%
Contains more Fructose +171.1%
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
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +57.4%
Contains more Fructose +171.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 2.97g Jalapeño
Protein 0.91g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.37g 0.28g Jalapeño
Carbs 6.5g 4.97g Jalapeño
Calories 29kcal 25kcal Jalapeño
Fructose 2.63g 0.97g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 2.8g 2g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.25mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 26mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 248mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 3mg 30mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.046mg 0.039mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 1078IU 0IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.08mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 48.2mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.06mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.507mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.184mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 18.5µg 15.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.13g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.031g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g 0.013g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.015g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.