Jalapeño vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are jalapeño and lentil different?
- Jalapeño is higher in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin B6; however, lentil is richer in iron, folate, copper, phosphorus, fiber, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jalapeño is 130% higher.
- Jalapeño contains 135 times more vitamin A than lentil. While jalapeño contains 1078IU of vitamin A, lentil contains only 8IU.
Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1232% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +445.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +807.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +592.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +409.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 | +7806.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +988.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +322.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +570.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +336% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +891.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +209.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.6% |
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Fats
~0.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 1.5mg | 130% |
| Folate | 27µg | 181µg | 39% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 3.33mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.251mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 0.11mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 180mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 7.9g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.178mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.494mg | 17% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 9.02g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 1.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.169mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 1.27mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.638mg | 6% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 32.7mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 20.13g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 369mg | 4% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 116kcal | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 1.06mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.12g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.175g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.