Jalapeño vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between jalapeño and hot sauce?
- The amount of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin B3, and folate in jalapeño is higher than in hot sauce.
- Hot sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 115% more.
- Hot sauce contains 30 times less vitamin E than jalapeño. Jalapeño contains 3.58mg of vitamin E, while hot sauce contains 0.12mg.
- Jalapeño has less sodium.
We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot types 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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92% |
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 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +403.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +670.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +271.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1294.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.37g
~equal in
Water
~89.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.03g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 3mg | 2643mg | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 74.8mg | 49% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 0.12mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.157mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 2.4µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 0.254mg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 144mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 1.75g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.196g | 1% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 11kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.12g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 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
55%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jalapeño is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 2640mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)