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Jalapeño vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jalapeño and Mussels

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Mussels. Jalapeño contains 118.6mg of Vitamin C, while Mussels contains 13.6mg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +2588%
Contains more Magnesium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +996.2%
Contains more Zinc +1807.1%
Contains more Copper +223.9%
Contains more Manganese +6910.3%
Contains more Selenium +22300%
Equal in Potassium - 268
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +2588%
Contains more Magnesium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +996.2%
Contains more Zinc +1807.1%
Contains more Copper +223.9%
Contains more Manganese +6910.3%
Contains more Selenium +22300%
Equal in Potassium - 268

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 +254.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +772.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +254.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +772.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.6%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Protein +2515.4%
Contains more Fats +1110.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +500%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Water +49.9%
Contains more Protein +2515.4%
Contains more Fats +1110.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +500%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3396.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +982.1%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3396.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +982.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jalapeño Mussels
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 0.91g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.37g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 6.5g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 29kcal 172kcal Mussels
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Mussels
Fiber 2.8g 0g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 0.25mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 15mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 26mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 248mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 3mg 369mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.046mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.097mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 0.4µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 1078IU 304IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 13.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.1mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.85g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 1.212g Mussels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.