Chili Pepper vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chili Pepper and Jalapeño different?
- Chili Pepper are higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, and Manganese, however, Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili Pepper is 138% higher.
- Chili Pepper contain 5 times more Iron than Jalapeño. While Chili Pepper contain 1.2mg of Iron, Jalapeño contains only 0.25mg.
Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +380% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +278.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
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 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +418.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +416.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85% |
~equal in
Water
~91.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.112 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +163.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.112g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 29kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 0.91g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 242.5mg | 118.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.96g | 3.7g |
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| Carbs | 9.46g | 6.5g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 340mg | 248mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 5.1g | 4.12g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 46mg | 26mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1179IU | 1078IU |
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| Vitamin A | 59µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 3.58mg |
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| Manganese | 0.237mg | 0.097mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.95mg | 1.28mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 0.315mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.419mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 18.5µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 11.1mg | 7.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.021g | 0.092g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.029g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.112g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.026mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.065mg |
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| Leucine | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.024mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg |
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| Valine | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.041mg |
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| Fructose | 2.63g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.062g |
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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
83%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.