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Bell pepper vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bell pepper and Pumpkin flowers different?

  • Bell pepper is higher in Vitamin C, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bell pepper is 58% higher.

Peppers, sweet, green, raw and Pumpkin flowers, 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 less Sodium -40%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +145%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 173
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +105.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +145%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 173

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 C +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +490%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
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% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +490%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Equal in Water - 95.15
Equal in Other - 0.47
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Fats +142.9%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Equal in Water - 95.15
Equal in Other - 0.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1450%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1450%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 0.86g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.17g 0.07g Bell pepper
Carbs 4.64g 3.28g Bell pepper
Calories 20kcal 15kcal Bell pepper
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 10mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.34mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 10mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 20mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 175mg 173mg Bell pepper
Sodium 3mg 5mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg Bell pepper
Copper 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 370IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg 28mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.042mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.036g Pumpkin flowers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.004g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bell pepper Pumpkin flowers
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
34%
Bell pepper
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/nutrients
  2. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.