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Jalapeño vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Jalapeño and Water chestnuts?

  • Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 127% more.

We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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 more Iron +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Potassium +135.5%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +608.7%
Contains more Manganese +241.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Calcium - 11
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 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Potassium +135.5%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +608.7%
Contains more Manganese +241.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Calcium - 11

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2865%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +6066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
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% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2865%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +6066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +268.3%
Contains more Other +107.5%
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Contains more Protein +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +268.3%
Contains more Other +107.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +160.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jalapeño Water chestnuts
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 0.91g 1.4g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.37g 0.1g Jalapeño
Carbs 6.5g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 29kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 4.8g Jalapeño
Fiber 2.8g 3g Water chestnuts
Calcium 12mg 11mg Jalapeño
Iron 0.25mg 0.06mg Jalapeño
Magnesium 15mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 26mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 248mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 3mg 14mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.046mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.097mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 1078IU 0IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 1.2mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 4mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 1mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.328mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 16µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg 0.3µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.002g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.043g 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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Jalapeño Water chestnuts
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
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.