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Jalapeño vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jalapeño and Cream cheese?

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 132% higher.
  • Cream cheese has 9 times less Vitamin K than Jalapeño. Jalapeño has 18.5µg of Vitamin K, while Cream cheese has 2.1µg.
  • Jalapeño is lower in Sodium.

We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Cheese, cream 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.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
6
:
4
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +87.9%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +781.8%
Contains more Calcium +708.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.5%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Selenium +2050%
Jalapeño
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +87.9%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +155.6%
Contains more Manganese +781.8%
Contains more Calcium +708.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.5%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Selenium +2050%

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.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
7
:
4
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +648.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +781%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1111
Jalapeño
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%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +648.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +781%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1111

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
2
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Water +74.2%
Contains more Protein +575.8%
Contains more Fats +9208.1%
Contains more Other +139.6%
Jalapeño
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Water +74.2%
Contains more Protein +575.8%
Contains more Fats +9208.1%
Contains more Other +139.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
1
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30613.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1224.1%
Jalapeño
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30613.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1224.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
2
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Jalapeño
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
Cream cheese
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 0.91g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 0.37g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 6.5g 5.52g Jalapeño
Calories 29kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Fructose 2.63g 0g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 2.8g 0g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.25mg 0.11mg Jalapeño
Magnesium 15mg 9mg Jalapeño
Phosphorus 26mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 248mg 132mg Jalapeño
Sodium 3mg 314mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.5mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.018mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg 0.011mg Jalapeño
Selenium 0.4µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1078IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.86mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.023mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.091mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.056mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 9µg Jalapeño
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 18.5µg 2.1µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 20.213g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g Cream cheese

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño Cream cheese
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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.