Jalapeño vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between jalapeño and taro?
- Jalapeño is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin E; however, taro is richer in copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Jalapeño's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 127% more.
- Taro contains 19 times less vitamin K than jalapeño. Jalapeño contains 18.5µg of vitamin K, while taro contains 1µg.
- Jalapeño has a lower glycemic index (32) than taro (54).
We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Taro, raw 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 | -72.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +258.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +273.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +223.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +294.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 | +2535.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +307.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 118.6mg | 4.5mg | 127% |
| Vitamin K | 18.5µg | 1µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.172mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.097mg | 0.383mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 591mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.283mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 84mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 3.58mg | 2.38mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 26.46g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.095mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.28mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.55mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 112kcal | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.63g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Choline | 7.5mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Folate | 27µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.12g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.315mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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)