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Jalapeño vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jalapeño and ice cream

  • Jalapeño is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamin A, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jalapeño is 131% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains 62 times more vitamin K than ice cream. Jalapeño contains 18.5µg of vitamin K, while ice cream contains 0.3µg.
  • Jalapeño contains less saturated fat.
  • Jalapeño has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 22% 9.4% 15% 3.8% 11% 0.39% 13% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more IronIron +177.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +966.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 395% 18% 72% 0% 10% 16% 24% 19% 97% 0% 46% 20% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19666.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1003.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +772.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +440%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +246.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.041mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +50.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2873%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263.1%
Contains more OtherOther +69.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 12% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.112 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10137.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Ice cream DV% diff.
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0.6mg 131%
Saturated fat 0.092g 6.79g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.048mg 29%
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.3mg 22%
Fats 0.37g 11g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg 16%
Vitamin K 18.5µg 0.3µg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.24mg 13%
Calcium 12mg 128mg 12%
Phosphorus 26mg 105mg 11%
Calories 29kcal 207kcal 9%
Fiber 2.8g 0.7g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.029g 2.969g 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 118µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.116mg 7%
Carbs 6.5g 23.6g 6%
Folate 27µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.581mg 5%
Protein 0.91g 3.5g 5%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.69mg 5%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.008mg 4%
Sodium 3mg 80mg 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.8µg 3%
Copper 0.046mg 0.023mg 3%
Choline 7.5mg 26mg 3%
Fructose 2.63g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.452g 2%
Iron 0.25mg 0.09mg 2%
Potassium 248mg 199mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 22.9g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 4.12g 21.22g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.041mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño Ice cream
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
55%
Jalapeño
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.
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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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.