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Jalapeño vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Jalapeño and Potato wedges different?

  • Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Potato wedges are richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jalapeño is 119% higher.
  • Potato wedges have less Sugar.

Peppers, jalapeno, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +180%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Zinc +164.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +958.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +958.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Protein +196.7%
Contains more Fats +494.6%
Contains more Carbs +292.3%
Contains more Other +145.3%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Protein +196.7%
Contains more Fats +494.6%
Contains more Carbs +292.3%
Contains more Other +145.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4903.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4903.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102

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 wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 0.91g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.37g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 6.5g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 29kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.8g 2g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 15mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.25mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 26mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 248mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 3mg 49mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.046mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg Jalapeño
Selenium 0.4µg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 1078IU 0IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 11.2mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.35mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.55g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.102g 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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Jalapeño Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.458g)
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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.