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Jalapeño vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jalapeño and Edamame

  • Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E , while Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 125% higher.
  • Edamame contains 5 times less Vitamin E than Jalapeño. Jalapeño contains 3.58mg of Vitamin E , while Edamame contains 0.68mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared.

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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 -50%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +808%
Contains more Magnesium +326.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains more Zinc +878.6%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +955.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +425%
Contains more Iron +808%
Contains more Magnesium +326.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains more Zinc +878.6%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +955.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1844.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +1051.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +44.3%
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 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1844.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Folate +1051.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +44.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Protein +1208.8%
Contains more Fats +1305.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +128.3%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Protein +1208.8%
Contains more Fats +1305.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +128.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4320.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1825%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4320.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1825%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +2091.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +2091.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Edamame Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 3.71g Edamame
Protein 0.91g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.37g 5.2g Edamame
Carbs 6.5g 8.91g Edamame
Calories 29kcal 121kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 2.63g 0.12g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 2.18g Edamame
Fiber 2.8g 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 12mg 63mg Edamame
Iron 0.25mg 2.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 15mg 64mg Edamame
Phosphorus 26mg 169mg Edamame
Potassium 248mg 436mg Edamame
Sodium 3mg 6mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 1.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.046mg 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 0.097mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.4µg 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin A 1078IU 298IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 15µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.68mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 6.1mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.915mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.1mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 311µg Edamame
Vitamin K 18.5µg 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.62g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Jalapeño Edamame
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
42%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.528g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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