Jalapeño vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between jalapeño and sweet onion
- Sweet onion has less vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, and vitamin B3 than jalapeño.
- Jalapeño covers your daily need for vitamin C, 126% more than sweet onion.
- Jalapeño has 1078 times more vitamin A than sweet onion. While jalapeño has 1078IU of vitamin A, sweet onion has only 1IU.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Onions, sweet, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 | +2370.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +862.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6066.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +362.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.2% |
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Water
~91.24g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.48 g
Fructose:
2.63 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.72 g
Glucose:
2.26 g
Fructose:
2.02 g
Lactose:
0.02 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +30.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +52.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 4.8mg | 126% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 0.02mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.13mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 0.3µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 0.133mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 119mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Folate | 27µg | 23µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 2.02g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 6.65g | N/A |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 7.55g | 0% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.12g | 5.02g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.02mg | 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
55%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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.