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Jalapeño vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jalapeño and Chinook salmon different?

  • Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jalapeño is 127% higher.
  • Jalapeño has less Saturated Fat.

Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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 less Sodium -95%
Contains more Manganese +410.5%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +264%
Contains more Magnesium +713.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1326.9%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +11600%
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 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Manganese +410.5%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +264%
Contains more Magnesium +713.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1326.9%
Contains more Potassium +103.6%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Selenium +11600%

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 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2792.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +684.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044
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 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2792.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +684.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Protein +2726.4%
Contains more Fats +3516.2%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Protein +2726.4%
Contains more Fats +3516.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2276.8%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2276.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jalapeño Chinook salmon
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 0g Jalapeño
Protein 0.91g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 0.37g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 6.5g 0g Jalapeño
Calories 29kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Chinook salmon
Fiber 2.8g 0g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.25mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 15mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 26mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 248mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 3mg 60mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.046mg 0.053mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.097mg 0.019mg Jalapeño
Selenium 0.4µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 1078IU 496IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 4.1mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 27µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 3.214g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 2.662g Chinook salmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jalapeño Chinook salmon
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
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $14.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.