Sweet potato vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Sweet potato and Jalapeño?
- Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
- Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 110% more.
- Jalapeño contains 18 times less Vitamin A than Sweet potato. Sweet potato contains 961µg of Vitamin A, while Jalapeño contains 54µg.
We used Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +412.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 AVitamin A | +1682.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +180.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +505.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +404.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +704.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 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 | -43.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.05 g
Sucrose:
2.28 g
Glucose:
0.57 g
Fructose:
0.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +159.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +426% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 90kcal | 29kcal |
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| Protein | 2.01g | 0.91g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 118.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.41g | 3.7g |
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| Carbs | 20.71g | 6.5g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 475mg | 248mg |
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| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 6.48g | 4.12g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.14mg |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 26mg |
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| Sodium | 36mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 19218IU | 1078IU |
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| Vitamin A | 961µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 3.58mg |
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| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.097mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 1.28mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.315mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.419mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 18.5µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg | 7.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.092g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.029g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.112g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 0.5g | 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
111%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.