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Pumpkin leaves vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin leaves and Jalapeño?

  • Pumpkin leaves are higher in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 120% more.
  • Jalapeño contains 9 times less Iron than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves contain 2.22mg of Iron, while Jalapeño contains 0.25mg.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, 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 Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +788%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +189.1%
Contains more Manganese +266%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +788%
Contains more Magnesium +153.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +189.1%
Contains more Manganese +266%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%

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 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +978.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +978.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +246.2%
Contains more Other +134%
Contains more Carbs +179%
Equal in Fats - 0.37
Equal in Water - 91.69
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +246.2%
Contains more Other +134%
Contains more Carbs +179%
Equal in Fats - 0.37
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.1%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 3.7g Jalapeño
Protein 3.15g 0.91g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.37g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 6.5g Jalapeño
Calories 19kcal 29kcal Jalapeño
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 39mg 12mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.25mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 15mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 26mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 248mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.2mg 0.14mg Pumpkin leaves
Copper 0.133mg 0.046mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.097mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 1078IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 54µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 11mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.04mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.07mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 36µg 27µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.029g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.112g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Jalapeño
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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.115g)
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.

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/nutrients
  2. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.