Jalapeño vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jalapeño and corn syrup different?
- Corn syrup contains less vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin B3, folate, and potassium than jalapeño.
- Jalapeño covers your daily need for vitamin C, 132% more than corn syrup.
- Jalapeño contains less sodium.
- Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of jalapeño is 32.
Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Syrups, corn, dark types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +463.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +625% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1269.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4555.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +77.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +316.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1093.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 0mg | 132% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.009mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 77.59g | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 286kcal | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Folate | 27µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 155mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.009mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 0g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.053mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 13.3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.12g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.