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Jalapeño vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jalapeño and Sugar

  • Jalapeño is richer than Sugar in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jalapeño is 132% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Sugars, granulated.

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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 Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +12300%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +557.1%
Contains more Manganese +2325%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +12300%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +557.1%
Contains more Manganese +2325%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +458350%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1438.2%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +458350%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1438.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Sugar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 0.91g 0g Jalapeño
Fats 0.37g 0g Jalapeño
Carbs 6.5g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 29kcal 387kcal Sugar
Fructose 2.63g 0g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 99.8g Jalapeño
Fiber 2.8g 0g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 1mg Jalapeño
Iron 0.25mg 0.05mg Jalapeño
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Jalapeño
Phosphorus 26mg 0mg Jalapeño
Potassium 248mg 2mg Jalapeño
Sodium 3mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.14mg 0.01mg Jalapeño
Copper 0.046mg 0.007mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg 0.004mg Jalapeño
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Sugar
Vitamin A 1078IU 0IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.019mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 0µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg 0µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0g 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 Sugar
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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño 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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.