Jalapeño vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between jalapeño and pumpkins
- Jalapeño has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin K, fiber, and vitamin B3; however, pumpkins have more vitamin A.
- Jalapeño's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 127% more.
- Jalapeño has 23 times more vitamin K than pumpkins. Jalapeño has 18.5µg of vitamin K, while pumpkins have 0.8µg.
- Pumpkins are lower in sugar.
- Pumpkins have a higher glycemic index than jalapeño.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +2423.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +347.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +209.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +852.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2212.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +428.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2700% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 4.7mg | 127% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.044mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 288µg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 0.8mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 0.8µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.1g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 0.413mg | 5% |
| Folate | 27µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.57mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.201mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 230mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 4.9g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.004g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.12g | 2.08g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 6.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.