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Jalapeño vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jalapeño and Sunflower oil

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Folate, and Vitamin B5, yet Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 250% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
9
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Jalapeño
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Sunflower oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
10
:
1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1047.5%
Jalapeño
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%
Sunflower oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1047.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
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1
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +26927%
Jalapeño
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Sunflower oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +26927%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
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2
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159210.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32400%
Jalapeño
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Sunflower oil
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159210.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32400%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jalapeño Sunflower oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 0g Jalapeño
Protein 0.91g 0g Jalapeño
Fats 0.37g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 6.5g 0g Jalapeño
Calories 29kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 2.8g 0g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 0mg Jalapeño
Iron 0.25mg 0mg Jalapeño
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Jalapeño
Phosphorus 26mg 0mg Jalapeño
Potassium 248mg 0mg Jalapeño
Sodium 3mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.14mg 0mg Jalapeño
Copper 0.046mg 0mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg 0mg Jalapeño
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 1078IU 0IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0mg 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 5.4µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 13g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 36.4g Sunflower oil
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 Sunflower oil
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
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.908g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.