Jalapeño vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jalapeño and fish sauce different?
- Jalapeño has more vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, and fiber; however, fish sauce is richer in magnesium, vitamin B12, selenium, and iron.
- Fish sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 341% more than jalapeño.
- Jalapeño contains less sodium.
- Jalapeño has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of jalapeño is 32, while the glycemic index of fish sauce is 0.
Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +258.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2175% |
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 | +23620% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +3600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +456% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3715.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.112 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3633.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 3mg | 7851mg | 341% |
| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 0.5mg | 131% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 175mg | 38% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 9.1µg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 5.06g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.78mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 2.313mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.233mg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 51µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.118mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.396mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 13.2mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.003g | 1% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 288mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 3.64g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 35kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.12g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| 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
55%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 7848mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)