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Zucchini vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Zucchini and Jalapeño?

  • Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Vitamin B3 than Zucchini.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 112% higher.

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Potassium - 248
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Potassium - 248

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 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +439%
Contains more Vitamin E +2883.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +562.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.1%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
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 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +439%
Contains more Vitamin E +2883.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +562.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.1%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +109%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 0.53
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 +33%
Contains more Fats +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +109%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 0.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.092
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.092

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +38.3%
Contains more Fructose +90.6%
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +38.3%
Contains more Fructose +90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 3.7g Jalapeño
Protein 1.21g 0.91g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0.37g Jalapeño
Carbs 3.11g 6.5g Jalapeño
Calories 17kcal 29kcal Jalapeño
Fructose 1.38g 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 2.5g 4.12g Zucchini
Fiber 1g 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 16mg 12mg Zucchini
Iron 0.37mg 0.25mg Zucchini
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 26mg Zucchini
Potassium 261mg 248mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.32mg 0.14mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.046mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 0.097mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 200IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 0.12mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 17.9mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.04mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.07mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 24µg 27µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 4.3µg 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.092g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.029g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.112g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 0.05g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
16%
Zucchini
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.