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Jalapeño vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jalapeño and Fast food?

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin E , while Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 132% higher.
  • Fast food has 9 times less Vitamin E than Jalapeño. Jalapeño has 3.58mg of Vitamin E , while Fast food has 0.38mg.
  • Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +1124%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.4%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +163%
Contains more Manganese +268%
Contains more Selenium +4975%
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% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +416.7%
Contains more Iron +1124%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.4%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +163%
Contains more Manganese +268%
Contains more Selenium +4975%

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 +2013.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +842.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +277.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +2013.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +842.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +277.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +138.5%
Contains more Protein +1715.4%
Contains more Fats +3145.9%
Contains more Carbs +384.6%
Contains more Other +186.8%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +138.5%
Contains more Protein +1715.4%
Contains more Fats +3145.9%
Contains more Carbs +384.6%
Contains more Other +186.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16572.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1400%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16572.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1400%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +15.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +38.5%
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +15.9%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +38.5%
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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 0.91g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 0.37g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 6.5g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 29kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.63g 2.27g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 4.88g Jalapeño
Fiber 2.8g 1.7g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 62mg Fast food
Iron 0.25mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 26mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 248mg 197mg Jalapeño
Sodium 3mg 331mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.046mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.097mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 0.4µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 1078IU 51IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 9µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.38mg Jalapeño
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.212mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 18.5µg 4.9µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Jalapeño
Trans Fat 0g 0.514g Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 4.493g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.