Jalapeño vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between jalapeño and pasta
- Jalapeño has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and potassium; however, pasta is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Jalapeño covers your daily need for vitamin C, 132% more than pasta.
- Jalapeño has 54 times more vitamin A than pasta. While jalapeño has 1078IU of vitamin A, pasta has only 20IU.
- The glycemic index of pasta is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +933.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +356% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +465.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +327.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +283% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 0mg | 132% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.034mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.209mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 1.14mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Folate | 27µg | 64µg | 9% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 5.15g | 8% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 24.93g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.224mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.183mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 0.992mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.12g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins