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Jalapeño vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jalapeño and Summer squash

  • Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Fiber, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Jalapeño covers your daily Vitamin C needs 113% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash has 30 times less Vitamin E than Jalapeño. Jalapeño has 3.58mg of Vitamin E , while Summer squash has 0.12mg.
  • Summer squash contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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 more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +80.4%
Equal in Potassium - 262
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% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +107.1%
Contains more Copper +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +80.4%
Equal in Potassium - 262

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 +439%
Contains more Vitamin E +2883.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +597.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Equal in Folate - 29
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +439%
Contains more Vitamin E +2883.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +597.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Equal in Folate - 29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Carbs +94%
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Other +17%
Equal in Water - 94.64
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Carbs +94%
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Other +17%
Equal in Water - 94.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +97.3%
Contains more Fructose +176.8%
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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +97.3%
Contains more Fructose +176.8%
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 Summer squash
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 2.25g Jalapeño
Protein 0.91g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 0.37g 0.18g Jalapeño
Carbs 6.5g 3.35g Jalapeño
Calories 29kcal 16kcal Jalapeño
Fructose 2.63g 0.95g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 2.8g 1.1g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 15mg Summer squash
Iron 0.25mg 0.35mg Summer squash
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 26mg 38mg Summer squash
Potassium 248mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 3mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.14mg 0.29mg Summer squash
Copper 0.046mg 0.051mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.097mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 1078IU 200IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 10µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.12mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 17mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.487mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.155mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.218mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 18.5µg 3µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.016g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.089g 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 Summer squash
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
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.