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Jalapeño vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jalapeño and Nutmeg

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin E , yet Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Nutmeg is 129% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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 -81.3%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +1116%
Contains more Magnesium +1120%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains more Zinc +1435.7%
Contains more Copper +2132.6%
Contains more Manganese +2889.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains less Sodium -81.3%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +1116%
Contains more Magnesium +1120%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains more Zinc +1435.7%
Contains more Copper +2132.6%
Contains more Manganese +2889.7%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +956.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.299
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +956.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3853.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +765%
Contains more Folate +181.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.299

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1371.7%
Contains more Protein +541.8%
Contains more Fats +9713.5%
Contains more Carbs +658.3%
Contains more Other +339.6%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1371.7%
Contains more Protein +541.8%
Contains more Fats +9713.5%
Contains more Carbs +658.3%
Contains more Other +339.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11003.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.5%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11003.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 0.91g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.37g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 6.5g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 29kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 2.8g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 12mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.25mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 15mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 26mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 248mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 3mg 16mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.046mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.097mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0.4µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 1078IU 102IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 5µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 3mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.057mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B5 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.16mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 18.5µg 0µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 25.94g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.35g Nutmeg
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 Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.848g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $5.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.