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Jalapeño vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jalapeño and pound cake different?

  • Jalapeño is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin A; however, pound cake is richer in phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for jalapeño is 132% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains 12 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. While jalapeño contains 0.419mg of vitamin B6, pound cake contains only 0.036mg.
  • Jalapeño has less saturated fat.
  • Jalapeño has a lower glycemic index (32) than pound cake (54).

Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 22% 9.4% 15% 3.8% 11% 0.39% 13% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.7%
Contains more IronIron +492%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +438.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1150%
~equal in Copper ~0.042mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 395% 18% 72% 0% 10% 16% 24% 19% 97% 0% 46% 20% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +450.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1063.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +774.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +254.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +449.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3673%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +725.2%
Contains more OtherOther +188.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 12% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.112 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10313.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2952.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +97.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +697%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0mg 132%
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.036mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 3.419g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.092g 4.811g 21%
Fats 0.37g 13.96g 21%
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.65mg 20%
Sodium 3mg 377mg 16%
Phosphorus 26mg 140mg 16%
Calories 29kcal 353kcal 16%
Carbs 6.5g 53.64g 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Iron 0.25mg 1.48mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.249mg 14%
Vitamin K 18.5µg 1.7µg 14%
Choline 7.5mg 65.6mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.173mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 0.6g 9%
Protein 0.91g 5g 8%
Selenium 0.4µg 5µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.029g 3.02g 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Calcium 12mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Folate 27µg 42µg 4%
Fructose 2.63g 0.33g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.485mg 3%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.43mg 3%
Potassium 248mg 149mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 1.615mg 2%
Vitamin A 54µg 70µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 8mg 2%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 4.12g 33.36g N/A
Copper 0.046mg 0.042mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño Pound cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
55%
Jalapeño
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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