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Jalapeño vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jalapeño and Potato

  • Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, while Potato has more Copper, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 110% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

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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 -50%
Contains more Iron +224%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +139.1%
Contains more Manganese +106.2%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Iron +224%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +139.1%
Contains more Manganese +106.2%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +53800%
Contains more Vitamin E +35700%
Contains more Vitamin C +502%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +53800%
Contains more Vitamin E +35700%
Contains more Vitamin C +502%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +125.3%
Contains more Carbs +169.1%
Contains more Other +111.3%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +125.3%
Contains more Carbs +169.1%
Contains more Other +111.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +377.4%
Contains more Fructose +911.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +377.4%
Contains more Fructose +911.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 15.39g Potato
Protein 0.91g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.37g 0.09g Jalapeño
Carbs 6.5g 17.49g Potato
Calories 29kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 2.63g 0.26g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 2.8g 2.1g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Iron 0.25mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 26mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 248mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 3mg 6mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.046mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.097mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 1078IU 2IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.01mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 19.7mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.032mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 1.061mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.295mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.298mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 15µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg 2µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.002g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.042g Jalapeño
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 Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.