Jalapeño vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between jalapeño and salsa?
- Jalapeño is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and fiber; however, salsa is richer in iron and copper.
- Jalapeño's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 127% more.
- Salsa contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than jalapeño. Jalapeño contains 0.419mg of vitamin B6, while salsa contains 0.149mg.
- Jalapeño has less sodium.
We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa types 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 SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +796% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2865% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~7g
~equal in
Water
~89.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.107g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 4mg | 127% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 2.24mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.149mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 430mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 270mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 1.08mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 36kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 7g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.12g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.107g | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
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)