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Rutabagas vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rutabagas and Jalapeño

  • Jalapeño is richer than Rutabagas in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jalapeño is 104% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 4 times more Calcium than Jalapeño. Rutabagas contain 43mg of Calcium, while Jalapeño contains 12mg.

Food types used in this article are Rutabagas, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, 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 Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Iron +76%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +43.8%

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 B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +53800%
Contains more Vitamin E +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6066.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +53800%
Contains more Vitamin E +1093.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +319%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Contains more Other +34%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Equal in Water - 91.69
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 +18.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Contains more Other +34%
Contains more Fats +131.3%
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.3%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +55.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +63.4%
8% 11% 47% 33%
Starch: 0.4 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 1.61 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.02 g
Galactose: 0 g
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +55.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +63.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 3.7g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 0.91g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.37g Jalapeño
Carbs 8.62g 6.5g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 29kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.46g 4.12g Jalapeño
Fiber 2.3g 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 43mg 12mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.25mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 26mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 248mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.24mg 0.14mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.046mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.131mg 0.097mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 0.3mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 25mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.07mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 21µg 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 0.3µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.092g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.029g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 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
Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.

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